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Many modern cars are equipped with a power steering (GUR). Russian cars were also equipped with such systems, but not in such quantities as we would like. The power steering on the VAZ 2110 was installed on rare trim levels, for example, the VAZ 21124. In this article, we will show how you can repair the power steering pump yourself.
The price of a new pump is more than 3 thousand rubles. Any part can be repaired, the power steering pump is no exception. The power steering pump on cars of the tenth family was installed by the ZF brand (ZFLS 7691 955 339). It is also suitable for VAZ 2170 and 2123, as well as Audi A6, Wolksvagen Passat or Transporter. The whole difficulty lies in the fact that this pump model is not collapsible, that is, there are no retaining rings or covers. However, it is still possible to restore the operation of the power steering pump
We remove and disassemble the power steering pump (instructions). Then we thoroughly clean it from dirt and visually inspect it to determine the causes of the breakdown. One of them can be a step on the inner wall of the pump casing. The step can be removed with a drill attachment.
Another reason for a power steering pump malfunction may be a worn bearing in a closed housing (450 rubles) or an old oil seal (50 rubles). When installing the oil seal, you may need to sharpen the shaft a little on a lathe.
There are two ways to fix the new bearing in the pump housing: Make a groove at the turner on the outside of the bearing. Drill threaded holes in the pump wall. Insert a new bearing and secure it with sharpened bolts, which are then sawn off.
Alternatively, secure the bearing inside the pump using the folded edges of the housing. We assemble the power steering pump in reverse order. Unlike the Saginaw pumps, the vanes on the ZF pump do not turn over. To put the flange on the shaft, you need to put the heated flange on the shaft. After a sharp chill, it will sit firmly.
If power steering pump buzzing after assembly, then do not be alarmed, this is grinding in the parts, after 300-500 km the hum will go away. Do not forget to change the power steering fluid afterwards.
I will tell you how I repaired the power steering pump. But first, a little background.
The steering wheel on a cold car in summer and winter works flawlessly. But as soon as the car warms up, especially in the summer, the steering wheel on the XX becomes very tight, as if the power steering is not there. In winter, this problem does not manifest itself so strongly, but it is still present. If you put it on the gas, the steering wheel immediately turns with ease (though not quite ideal, but still lighter). At the same time, the pump does not knock, does not ring, nor leaks, etc ... (do not take the snotty rail into account) the oil is fresh and perfect (especially, thanks to the state of the rail, it is updated regularly!), The cardan is lubricated and does not wedge!
In general, on the face of the sign of the lack of performance of the power steering pump with hot oil at XX.I didn't suffer for a long time, in the end I decided to deal with this problem, spent a lot of time, rummaged through the Internet, understood the principle of the pump, found a similar description and decided to sort out my "old" pump.
And so, first of all, we remove the pump, it is necessary to drain all the slurry from it (how to remove it and drain the liquid, I think everyone will figure it out), also, on the back cover of the power steering, you need to unscrew four bolts with a 14 head.
After we begin to carefully remove the cover, try not to damage the gasket (this gasket with an internal rubber seal), in the power steering body we leave the outer part of the "working ellipse cylinder" (hereinafter simply the cylinder). There is no need to be scared when the lid moves away from the case, it may seem that it is moving away due to the influence of the spring, during reassembly it will seem to you that it does not fit into place, just continue to carefully and alternately tighten the bolts diagonally, then everything will fall into place ...
Carefully inspect the contents and remember (you can take a photo) what stood where and how (more attention should be paid to the position of the cylinder). You can twist the power steering pulley and gently check with tweezers how the blades move in the grooves of the shaft.
All parts should be pulled out without effort, since they do not have any fixations, but the central axis is fixed rigidly, it cannot be removed.
We inspect the shaft from the back side, parts (power steering body and cover wall) touching them, for scoring or grooves, everything is perfect for me.
Now we take out the entire internal economy on "clean" rags and begin to study it.
We carefully examine the shaft, all its grooves have very sharp edges on all sides. One of the end sides of each groove has a pronounced sharpening inward, which, when the blade moves inside the groove with a constant slope to this side, will greatly complicate its movement (this may be the first component of the poor operation of the power steering). The lateral parts of the grooves of the shaft are also "sharpened", this can be felt if you slide your finger in different directions along the end (outer circumference), as well as along the lateral parts of the shaft in different directions. The rest of the shaft is perfect, does not have any flaws and notches.
The faults were found, now we are starting to eliminate them.
We need a rag, white alcohol, sandpaper with a grit of P1000 / P1500 / P2000, a triangular file, a 12mm drill (or more) and an electric drill. With the shaft, everything is much simpler, you need a P1500 sandpaper and we begin to clean all the edges of the grooves on the shaft (we clean the outer and lateral on both sides) in all possible ways. We work without fanaticism, the main task is to remove only sharp burrs.
For one thing, you can immediately polish both sides of the shaft on a flat surface, it is advisable to use P2000 sandpaper.
Next, you need to check the result of our work, check it visually and by touch, everything is perfectly smooth and does not cling.
The most difficult thing will have to do with the surface of the cylinder, I personally have nothing simpler, I have not figured out how to make a spherical grinder from a skin, a drill and a thick drill (F12). To begin with, we take a P1000 skin and such a drill, which can be crammed into a drill.
Next, you need to tightly wind the skin against the rotation of the drill, in two or three turns, there should be no gaps.
Holding the tightly twisted structure, you need to insert it into the drill (clamp the skin too).
Then, in the most convenient ways for you, we carefully begin to grind the cylinder, you need to grind evenly, press the cylinder tightly and move it relative to the axis of rotation (at maximum speed). As the skin is eaten, we change it, as a result we reach the smallest skin P2000.
The desired result is obtained,
now everything must be thoroughly wiped with a path with white alcohol. The shaft itself with blades can be rinsed in it.
After we start the assembly, everything is put in the reverse order of removal.
Power steering is an important detail that helps to easily drive a car in the most emergency situations.Its use allows not only to get more pleasure from driving, but also significantly increases the overall safety on the roads. This is due to the fact that with the help of the power steering, complex maneuvers are much easier for the driver.
However, over time, this part becomes unusable. Particularly high wear is observed with dangerous driving style. Sharp turns significantly reduce the service life of the power steering, and it needs repairs.
Power steering is a device that is part of the steering column. It increases the force exerted by turning the steering wheel on the wheels. The presence of power steering improves driving comfort. Additionally, there is an increase in the maneuverability and stability of the vehicle on the road.
The design of the power steering is based on a pump. It takes a lot of stress while driving. It is not surprising that it is this part that most often needs repairs, and also applies to high-pressure hoses.
The pump is driven by the crankshaft. It pulls oil out of the reservoir and feeds it to the distributor. The last part is responsible for monitoring the force exerted on the steering wheel and wheel rotation. A torsion bar is used as a follower, which is mounted in the cut of the steering shaft. These are the main elements of the power steering, which also often need repair.
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As soon as the steering wheel turns, the wheels resist. Here the torsion bar comes into play, the more the steering wheel is twisted, the more it twists. As a result, the metering channels open and oil gets inside, triggering the mechanism.
Before proceeding with the repair of the power steering, a little history will not hurt. This will help you understand what role this part plays in the overall concept of the car, and from which side it is best to approach the repair.
To begin with, as soon as the cars appeared, there were no power steering units. Moreover, in those days, repair in most cases was limited to correcting engine breakdowns. In fact, power steering is a luxury that allows you to drive a car with great comfort. It is not surprising that until now, many companies are saving on this device. As an example, domestic and Chinese cars.
At the beginning of the last century, the absence of the need for a power steering, and, accordingly, in its repair, was explained by the extremely low speeds that the vehicles of that time could develop. If the car travels at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour, then there is little sense in increased maneuverability.
In the late 1930s, everything changed dramatically. The revolution began with trucks, it was on them that the first pneumatic boosters were installed. The first car to receive power steering was the standard Chrysler Crown Imperial.
The next stage in the evolution of systems for optimizing steering wheel control is considered to be electric power assistance. Unlike a power steering, it does not depend on temperature changes. But he often needs repairs, besides, professional drivers note a certain artificiality of sensations behind the wheel.
The final result depends on how well you prepare for the power steering repair. The preparation process consists of the following stages:
Before starting repairs, dirt is cleared from the power steering. It is necessary to completely clean all cavities of the unit. This is to prevent dirt particles from getting inside when disconnecting the hoses.
At the second stage, fluid is pumped out from the reservoir of the power steering pump.
The screws of the steering shaft coupling are unscrewed. To do this, use a hexagon by 6. Pre-roll changes the position of the part relative to the power steering shaft.
Before repairing, it is also necessary to slide the elastic coupling off the splines. To do this, you need a mount.
The steering rods will detach from the bipod.
The machine is raised on a jack and the left front fender is removed.
With a 15 socket wrench, the wheel mounts are loosened from the side of the arch. One bolt securing the power steering to the spar is removed and two remain.
A container must be placed under the power steering hose fittings. Liquid will drain into it.
Disconnect the fittings one by one.
Hoses and fittings must be sealed. For this, special plugs are used. As a last resort, you can take a simple rag.
Now it was the turn to start dismantling the power steering and repairing it. To do this, unscrew the last bolt while holding the power steering from below. Be careful, the gearbox may fall out.
This is a general algorithm for preparatory work for repair. It is different for different cars. Therefore, before disassembling, refer to the instructions to clarify all the technical nuances. This will help to avoid damage to the structure when repairing the power steering.
The power steering repair process largely depends on the model of your car. The general algorithm will be outlined below. Please note that not all models have gearboxes completely disassembled.
For a better understanding of the power steering repair technology, we will divide it into a number of stages:
To disassemble the power steering, you will need a strong 6-point hexagon. Do not forget to prepare the tray in advance. ATP will merge into it.
Remove the plugs from the fitting and raise the power steering over the bucket. In this case, you need to rotate the bipod so that the liquid is drained down.
Remove the bipod shaft, unscrew the bolts. They are usually additionally fixed with special mastic, so you have to make an effort.
Remove the adjusting screw locknut. Then screw it into the gearbox. At the end, the shaft is pushed out along with the cover and bipod.
Check the condition of the bipod. If there is no backlash, the cuff does not need to be changed. Just leave it as it is.
Unscrew the check valve plug and remove the spring. The valve itself is shaken out.
Remove the cover bolts and push the cover out of the housing slightly. This can be done carefully by turning the shaft.
Pull out the shaft together with the cover. To do this, you need to pry on the gap with something.
Unscrew the power steering ball nut. Do the same with the shaft.
Collect all the balls.
Loosen the locknut and dispose of the bearing.
Further, the nut and bearing are removed from the piston housing.
The removed nut is disassembled. For this, the locking bolts are bent, and they themselves are unscrewed. The brace is removed. Do the same for both parts of the ball duct.
After all the previous work has been done, you can start looking for a breakdown of the power steering and direct repair. If there is a backlash in the hydraulic booster, its cause most likely lies in the gap between the shaft and ball nut pair. You also need to check the bearing assembly between them. Usually the cause of the backlash lies in one of these places.
Adjust the clearances to the level required to eliminate backlash. In most cases, this is enough to complete the repair of the power steering.
Warning! Backlash appears due to the weakening of the threaded connections holding the assemblies. Therefore, try to drive on a good asphalt surface.
When play is found in the shaft cover assembly, loosen the locknut and then tighten it to the required level. The main thing is not to overdo it! Don't put too much effort into it. This could damage the structure.
After the gearbox repair is completed, it remains to reassemble. Also, in the power steering, the pump often fails, and the hoses become unusable. Read more about their repair below.
The power steering pump is its heart. It pumps fluid for easy handling. The design includes gaskets, bearings, balls, oil seals and other components. Over time, they become unusable and then you need to make repairs.
The most serious failures are related to pistons. They may not work correctly due to air entering the power steering system. This leads to incorrect operation. Pumping will help to eliminate this defect.
To repair a power steering, you can purchase an old power steering from the same car model and use its parts. In some cases, this is the only way to fix the unit.
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In order not to get confused during reassembly, it is better to put each part on a separate sheet of A4 paper. This will help to quickly complete the repair of the power steering without confusion and lost parts. The repair process consists of the following stages:
The power steering pump is washed, then the pulley is removed.It is attached with three screws.
The two pump halves are fixed to each other with four bolts. They are unscrewed. The pump is disassembled into two parts.
Next, you need to carry out a visual inspection. Pay special attention to the elastic bands. All worn out components are replaced.
Remove the fungus-like plate.
Remove the retaining ring and rotor. Make sure that the plates do not fall out.
Take out the pump shaft and remove the oil seal.
Rinse the parts.
Before installation, the oil seal and rubber bands are lubricated with power steering fluid. Reassemble and reconnect all connections.
At the final stage of repairing the power steering pump with your own hands, pour new fluid into the tank. In this case, you need to turn the pump handle by the pulley without a belt. This will help fill the system and prevent air from entering.
The hoses are the blood vessels of the power steering. They are responsible for circulating oil within the system. If, when removing the power steering, you notice a strong wear of the hoses, then they need repair, or rather, replacement.
In the process of repairing power steering hoses, do not use old components, it is better to purchase new ones. When docking, try to make sure that there are no open spaces.
Any car owner can repair the power steering. However, this is a complex operation and requires the utmost attention. It is also necessary to strictly follow the instructions and take into account the design features of each vehicle. Then the repair will take place quickly and without any difficulties.
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To avoid premature power steering repair, it is necessary to periodically check the fluid level in the system and do not hold the steering wheel in the extreme position for more than 5 seconds. It also does not hurt to monitor the condition of the steering rod protective anthers.