Do-it-yourself steering rack repair on Nexia without a gur

It's time to repair the steering rack with power steering on the Nexia. Reasons for repair: knocking when driving through small irregularities and when shaking the steering wheel from side to side. Steering tips and tie rods are normal. Pulling up the steering rods and the rack itself did not bring the desired results - there is no play in the area where the rods are attached, and when pulling up, the knock is even stronger and the steering wheel turns harder.

We unscrew the two bolts and unscrew the two nuts securing the steering rack to the body. To do this, I used a socket wrench for “12”, the head is inconvenient, it does not fit on the nut (the length of the stud does not allow).

We take out the rack through the opening in the right wheel arch, but for this we had to remove the steering rod completely, with the steering tip

Damage diagnosis: good working on the worm shaft. Some grind the top of the teeth, but we do not recommend doing this - it is better either to find a new shaft (or in good condition), or to give it to familiar turners for manufacturing.

Assemble in reverse order.

Automotive steering rack has been used in automobile construction for a long time. Without this detail, transport control becomes impossible. With the development of technical progress, mechanical steering racks began to be replaced by hydraulic and electrical ones. The steering rack, which is part of the Daewoo Nexia mechanism, is used in conjunction with power steering (power steering). Such a mechanism allows to reduce the mechanical costs of the driver's forces while driving.

Every Daewoo Nexia car owner should know how the steering rack structure works.
Important!In the USSR, the power steering was first used in 1950 for the MAZ-525 dump truck.

The rail consists of the following parts:

The power steering pump is directly connected to the engine and is driven by a gear change. A high pressure pump draws hydraulic fluid into the distributor. The valve is part of the crankcase mechanism (housing).

In the stationary mode of the car, no forces act on the Nexia steering rack, while the distributor channels are blocked, the oil remains in the reservoir. If the car is set in motion and takes turns, that is, turn the steering wheel, there is resistance from the wheels. At the same time, the torsion bar, which is part of the distributor, begins to twist.

During this time, hydraulic fluid is supplied from the distributor to the steering rack. Then the oil falls in the right direction and presses on the rail.

Important! Every 50-60 thousand km of run it is necessary to change the hydraulic fluid in the steering gear system.

This mechanism is almost always in a dynamic state, so it is necessary to regularly monitor the condition of the oil seals, bushings, bearings, etc. To do this, you do not need to disassemble half of the car, it is enough to check if oil is flowing from the front of the car.

There can be many signs of a defective steering gear. But most importantly, if you hear a knock from under the front axle, it's time to go to the auto repair shop.

Here are all the signs that a gearbox needs repair:

• When turning the car, you have to turn the steering wheel strongly.
• At high speed, he begins to throw the steering wheel and skid to the sides.
• When driving on uneven terrain, a knock and kickback starts at the steering wheel when it is in its central position, when cornering, the kickback disappears.
• General breakdown of the hydraulic fluid in the system.
• After entering a turn, the wheels of the car return poorly to their original position.
• When driving at high speeds, the steering wheel begins to vibrate and rotate spontaneously.
• Oil leakage from the power steering system, which indicates damage to oil seals, anthers, Teflon rings, etc.

If at least one of the above points can be attributed to your car, then you need to do an urgent inspection of the car. After all, if you do not prevent damage, the steering rack of your Daewoo Nexia can become completely faulty at high speed, and this entails sad consequences.

The main reason for the deterioration of steering racks in our country is low-quality roads. The service life of your gearbox is directly proportional to the quality of the roads. If you do not slow down or go around the pits in front of the pits, over time you will feel the characteristic knock of the front axle, which will be the first signal of a malfunction.

Did you know? The steering wheel first appeared in France in 1894.

Winter drift is considered to be another option for gearbox breakage. When the wheels are turned out and at the same time do not rotate, they give a tremendous load on the crankcase and shaft. At the same time, there is a risk of damage to the oil seals and anthers, as a result, dirt begins to get into the system, which over time destroys the entire mechanism. It is also worth remembering to regularly change the hydraulic fluid in the system.

According to statistics, the most frequent repairs of the Daewoo Nexia steering wheel are due to wear on the slide, seals and stem. Often times, bearing crashes are caused by knocking in bearings, which are bumped on a regular basis. An imbalance in the bearings impairs the correct functioning of the gearbox.

Diagnostics of the Nexia Reiki must be carried out in three stages:

1. Initial inspection of the mechanism's performance on the car.
2. Diagnostics after removing the mechanism, checking the backlash, integrity of oil seals, bushings and bearings.
3. Detailed inspection of all components of the steering gear.

At the first stage, we need to make sure which mechanism failed. Are there any breakdowns in the auxiliary mechanisms. Check the integrity of the system and the presence of hydraulic fluid. We also check the backlash on the bushings.

Important! In winter, before driving, you need to turn the steering wheel in different directions several times, so the risk of damage to the steering mechanism is reduced.

At the second stage, the entire mechanism must be clamped in a vice. Next, check the output along the teeth in the worm pair. You should definitely make sure that the apples of the steering rods do not rust. All this is done in order to understand whether a complete replacement of the rail is needed or only a part of its mechanism.

In the third stage, each element of the mechanism is checked separately. After a detailed check, a conclusion is made about possible malfunctions in the mechanism.

If the backlash is not strong, then perhaps the repair of the rail on your Daewoo Nexia will not be needed. The backlash can be eliminated by the first tightening of the gearbox.

But it is worth noting that the backlash does not have to disappear without a trace. The fact is that without opening we cannot find out the degree of wear of gears, torsion teeth, etc.

Did you know? The first power steering patent was issued in Great Britain in 1902. Frederick Lanchester became its rightful owner.

Still, it is worth tightening the rail (you need the help of a friend), and if the tightening does not give the desired result, then you should contact a car service.

To carry out this manipulation, you must adhere to this plan:

1. The main task is to tighten the adjusting screw, which is located in the end cover of the steering gear.
2. To carry out this manipulation, you will need a garage pit, and if it is not there, then use a jack.
3. Before operating the jack, the wheels of the machine must be set in a straight position.
4. The steering wheel play can be measured with a play meter. The indicator should not exceed 10 ° (this is what GOST says).
5. The tightening should be done slowly. After scrolling a little, you need to check if the play on the steering wheel has disappeared.
6. Check the car in dynamics, if at speed you feel heaviness while cornering, you will need to loosen the adjusting screw.

If the backlash and knocking have disappeared, the steering wheel does not vibrate at speed, and you do not have to exert effort when cornering, then the problem is considered solved. Otherwise, you need to contact a car repair shop.

Replacing the Nexia steering rack may only be required after a complete inspection of the mechanism by professionals. In the best case, only repair or replacement of individual parts of the mechanism may be required.

Important! Using power steering at high speeds requires minimal effort to turn the steering wheel, and at low speeds, more effort is required.

Repair of the steering rack in the workshop is done in this way:

Did you know? Telescopic steering wheel adjustment first appeared on Ford cars in 1955.

All of the above steps for replacing the Nexia rail should be carried out only with experience and special equipment. Otherwise, it is better to go to a workshop.

The new Nexia steering rack with power steering has a decent price, so motorists recommend following some tips to avoid damage to the mechanism.

Helpful hints:

• Monitor the condition of the anthers and oil seals. Damaging them is the first step to breaking the entire mechanism.
• When twisting the steering wheel to its extreme position, do not leave it there for more than 5 seconds. Do not run the engine at high revs while cranking the steering wheel fully. This leads to wear of the power steering, steering gear, etc.
• It is worth abandoning the winter "drift" if you do not want to constantly go to the auto repair shop.
• In the workshop, try to control the entire process of disassembling and assembling the mechanism. Mechanics often forget to tighten any nuts. In addition, you need to ensure that the work is done with clean hands, as dirt can get into the system, which will lead to problems within a few days after the repair.

If you adhere to these tips, then the longest possible operation of the mechanism without repair will be ensured.

Daewoo Nexia, like every car, must have weak points. One of them is the steering rack. The knock and rumble when driving will not please anyone, especially when it comes to the steering mechanism. The new Nexia steering rack is capable of silently depart no more than 30-40 thousand km, after which the rake starts knocking. Regardless of whether the car is with or without power steering. You should not panic in such cases; instead, you can tighten the steering rack on the Daewoo Nexia, moreover, in two different ways.

With a strong running knock, the rail will only be saved by repair or a complete replacement.

The brace removes the extra clearance between the gear and the rack.

However, if the steering gear is tightened in time, the mileage before the steering overhaul can be increased. For tightening, we need either keys for 26 and 50, or a hammer, a long beard with a bent end and the same key for 26. The first option is for the lazy:

1. We install the car on a level surface.
2. We substitute anti-rollbacks under the rear wheels.
3. We tear off the bolts of the left wheel.
4. We hang out the left side and remove the wheel.
5. We turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
6. For insurance, we install a stand under the lever.

We hang out the wheel of the car and put the stand.

This is how the adjustment process looks on the removed steering gear.

The second option for tightening the rail is more convenient, but also more time consuming. In this case, for adjustment, we will remove the vacuum brake booster.

With the vacuum brake booster removed, access to the rack is opened from above.

1. If you remove it, then we can more accurately adjust the gap between the rail and the plunger.
2. To loosen the castellated lock nut, we will use a spanner wrench of 50, and the rest, in terms of parameters and methodology, the algorithm corresponds to the previous one.
3. In the latter case, after adjustment, we will be able to tighten the lock nut with a nominal force of 70 Nm and at the same time hold the adjusting plug with a key of 26.This will improve the accuracy of the adjustment.

For the convenience of tightening, some craftsmen make such a short key for 50, but the problem is that on old Nexias the locknut is often knocked down and the key turns.

If the steering wheel rotates freely on the move, the backlash is within the permissible 10 degrees and when turning the wheels themselves return to the neutral position, the adjustment was successful. Good luck to everyone, smooth roads and smooth turns!

Diagnosis: working out on the worm shaft, although it may be that it should look like this, but it is somehow not great.

IMHO, when tightening, the upper edge of the shaft tooth revels into the depth between the teeth on the rail, as a result, the steering wheel turns hard, and the gap does not disappear anywhere.
T.K. There are no spare parts for the rail in the power steering, then I had only one way out - I slightly grinded off the metal on the tops of the shaft teeth with a grinder (it will be able to sit deeper).

This is how the shaft began to look after processing.

Reassemble in reverse order.

After assembly, the steering wheel is almost upside down, but this is easily corrected by the steering wheel itself.

After the repair, the knocks became noticeably less, I'll try to tighten it up.

Verdict: Perhaps this will help for a while, but this is not an option. I am planning to replace my rail, but it is expensive with a power steering, I will install it without a power steering, hence the question, what to do with the pump?
Maybe if you keep the rail in a slightly overtightened state (the grip area of ​​the teeth is larger), then it will last longer, but not a fact, the metal on the shaft is very soft.

After the tightening, I will unsubscribe, I apologize for possible mistakes (too lazy to re-read.)

To adjust the steering rack, Daewoo Nexia should hang the front wheel on a jack. Then install the metal bar from the side of the wheel arch along the tie rod and rest against the end of the castellated nut. This will release the nut.

The Daewoo Nexia steering rack wears out in several places. First, where it is supported by the saddle. The section turns from a circle into another shape - and the rail wears out. Therefore, it is easy to drive in a straight line, but difficult to corner. Secondly, the contact surface wears out. Concentric circles are formed there, and the saddle under the slider on the rail is also broken. The runner gets loose and the plastic pad on it wears out.

You can restore the steering rack of Daewoo Nexia like this. First, restore the section to a circle. You will need a lathe. Next, polish the section. Spread the skin on a flat surface, put the slider with the worn surface down. Then you need to grind the irregularities to a smooth surface. Thus, the frictional force between the slider and the rail will increase. The plastics are removed from the slider. Two strips of sandpaper are placed under it, which was used for grinding, plastic is put on. Now the plastic part will not move so freely between the aluminum walls of the Daewoo Nexia steering rack housing. Then PIOL grease is placed inside the body. Now there are no control problems, no knocking.

If the problem with the Daewoo Nexia steering rack is that the gur liquid starts to flow from the steering rack into the salon, then you can figure it out in this way. Dismantle the steering rack, the cover of the steering column switches, first unscrew the steering shaft cross. Carefully remove the circlip that is interfering with the steering gear bearing. It can be removed with some effort. Then find a 40x20x6 oil seal. And replace it. You can also buy an oil seal in the steering rack repair kit.

With a run of about 500 km. tapping appeared in the area of ​​the steering rack only when driving over irregularities such as rubble and small potholes. At the service, the rail was pulled up for the first time, it was after 100-200 km. The same thing happened again. They said that it makes no sense to tighten, since the machine is without GRA and the bushes in the rail are to blame for everything - it seems like this is a long-standing defect of the plant. They offered to replace the bushes made of a different material, they said that the new ones will last longer. Honestly how then it's a pity to give the car to the Uzbeks. If anyone had a similar report.

Wasn't it a pity to give them money for the car?

As I understand it, you still have it under warranty, so ask for the replacement of the rail.

In general, it is strange how it is without a power steering.

andrey80 do not worry too much, today I was dismantling the steering rack on my ksyuhi, so the bushings there are normal, the whole point is that there is a double bushing called eyeglasses, I replaced it, inside it is dry, the grease swelled, and yet, it was installed a little skewed, Uzbeks in one word, but in auto services these homemade products will tell you, if there is a normal familiar auto locksmith, then problems will not be repaired for a penny.

Hello dear motorists! Sooner or later the time comes when it is necessary to repair the power steering rack (GUR). In order to figure out how to sort out the steering rack using a living example, and not "on fingers", we will consider the procedure for performing this work using the example of a Nexia car.

The principle of the steering rack device, in almost any car, is no different. Naturally, there are nuances and features of a constructive nature and type of steering rack placement on a car. It is to clarify these features of the steering of your car, and there is a manual from the manufacturer.

The reasons for the need to repair the steering rack are simple: the appearance of a knock when driving through the unevenness of the road and with rhythmic swaying of the steering wheel to the sides while driving, when there is a backlash of the steering wheel.

Before proceeding with the repair of the steering rack, be sure to check the steering tips and the condition of the steering rods. If they are normal, you can try to tighten the steering rack.

In the absence of the desired results, you should check the presence of backlash in the area where the rods are attached. As you pull up on the rods, the knocking can become even stronger, and the steering wheel will turn more and more heavily. And, if all the efforts to adjust the steering drive were in vain, then you can move on to the question of how to sort out the steering rack?

Many novice car enthusiasts who are trying to do auto repairs with their own hands have a question - where to start, and how to disassemble the steering rack.

And you need to start by studying the manual for the maintenance of your car, or technical literature, which is now abundantly offered in technical bookstores, but most often on the Internet.

You should also purchase a repair kit in advance to restore the steering mechanism. And, of course, it is necessary to prepare an appropriate set of tools that may be required during the repair process.

It should include a set of wrenches: open-end and socket wrenches, as well as a time-tested lubricant such as Litol. Although today the market offers grease for the steering rack, the base for all greases is, in principle, the same.

You just need to remember that the grease for the steering rack must correspond to the temperature regime of the region in which your car is operated.

If a car enthusiast performs the operation of disassembling the steering rack for the first time, it is advisable for him to stock up on a skillful assistant who, at the right moment, can supply the necessary tool or support a unit that is suspended. So, let's start disassembling the steering rack:

• Before starting work, you need to set the steering wheel to the middle position and mark the current position of the shaft with a marker or chalk. This must be done, since during assembly it will be easier to determine which shaft tooth to put on the rail;
• Drain the oil by unscrewing the tubes that fit the front of the rail. After that, attach the tubes in place. Now you need to unscrew the propeller shaft bolt and remove the rail from the cross member;
• Steering parts must be thoroughly washed, for example with an engine cleaner. Further disassembly of the rail is more convenient to do on the table.
• To replace the upper repair kit, pull the bearing off the shaft.
• To replace the bottom set, remove the wire stopper by rotating the bushing on the rack shaft.
• A cuff and a washer are located in the center of the rack housing, they must be replaced.When pressing in new parts, do not damage the corner edge of the cuff.
• During installation and assembly, you need to check the correctness of the shaft entry into the rail, then put the propeller shaft on the splines, while pulling the rail to the cross member.
• Now you should check that the steering wheel is in the middle position, then the rail can be completely assembled and carefully fastened.

Generally, the most common diagnosis of damage is significant worm shaft wear. It should be replaced with a new one. Assembly should be carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.

Following the repair of the steering rack, you can see that the bulkhead of the steering rack – not too complicated procedure. In conclusion, I would like to remind fans of fast driving: shaft wear could be less if the driver overcomes uneven areas more accurately, monitors the inflation of the wheels and performs timely vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance.

Over the years, cars have received many additional systems that provide driving comfort. One of them is the power steering, which is now installed not only on expensive cars, but also on some configurations of the budget Daewoo Nexia.

The power steering itself is very convenient, with it the steering wheel turns incredibly easily and even during long trips around the city, your hands do not get tired. But, like any other, moreover, it is quite complex and highly loaded, the mechanism, the hydraulic booster requires periodic maintenance and is subject to a number of possible breakdowns.

Modern power steering consists of a fluid circuit, a reservoir, a pump and a hydraulic unit. It can also use electronic control units that allow you to distribute the load more intelligently, depending on the speed of the car (the slower - the more effort). The hydraulic unit consists of a double-sided cylinder with a piston, it is connected directly to the steering bipod.

With straight motion, the oil in the system constantly circulates in a circle without creating pressure on the piston. But when you turn the steering wheel, the rotary valve also moves, which changes the distribution of oil on both sides of the piston. On the one hand, the pressure is built up, and from the other, the oil is pumped out into the reservoir. The increased hydraulic pressure displaces the piston, which presses against the steering arm and removes some of the force from the steering wheel.

Schematically, the system in Daewoo is relatively simple, but all of its elements operate under high load, which leads to relatively frequent leaks of hydraulic fluid. Also, the pump or its individual elements, for example, a belt, may fail.

Power Steering Hydraulic Pump for Daewoo Nexia

The most common problem with power steering on Daewoo Nexia is oil leakage. Periodically, oil seals rot or wear out in the system, from where oil begins to leak. In fact, almost all power steering systems are subject to a similar problem.

Drivers often do not pay attention to small leaks in a couple of drops of oil. But any small leak will sooner or later develop into a full-fledged leak, and you may be left without hydraulic fluid in the middle of the road, which will lead to damage to the pump and generator.

The Daewoo Nexia has two standard power steering leaks: in the pump area and near the pedals, at the driver's feet. In the case of a pump, you need to accurately find the place of the leak, it can be both the hoses and their connections, and the pump itself, then you will have to disassemble it and change the gaskets. And if a leak is found in the area of ​​the pedal assembly, then you need to buy a set of new oil seals and replace them.

Another popular problem is pump failure. There may be many reasons, but the pump is simple in design, easily disassembled and you can either replace it completely or purchase individual parts.

Belt leading to the power steering pump on Daewoo Nexia

Also, when turning the steering wheel on Daewoo Nexia, noise or whistling may appear.This problem is definitely related to the power steering, but it is not always possible to determine the source of the noise. First of all, you need to check the belt leading to the pump. It could sag, wear out or get dirty in oil, which causes slippage, in which case everything is solved by replacing. If it's not about the belt, then it's worth checking the pump bearing.

The power steering requires certain maintenance, in particular, you need to periodically change the fluid. The difficulty is that the exact mileage figures for Daewoo are not indicated anywhere. Many drivers drive 100 thousand kilometers or more, but this is not recommended, the community of Nexia owners agreed that the fluid needs to be changed every 50 thousand kilometers.

The procedure is relatively simple, you will need a set of simple tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers), a few empty dishes, rags and gasoline. You also need hydraulic fluid or transmission oil for automatic transmissions.

When replacing, you need to raise the front of the Nexia, open the hood and find the power steering fluid reservoir. You can drain the oil from it in two ways - immediately disconnect the pipe and quickly substitute a relatively large vessel so that oil does not flood the entire engine compartment. But motorists recommend buying a rubber bulb at the pharmacy and pumping out the oil from the tank with it, and only then disconnecting the hoses, so there are less risks.

Changing fluid in power steering Daewoo Nexia

After the oil is drained, the hoses of the system must be immediately put into a collection container and, with the engine turned off, turn the steering wheel in both directions until it stops, this will help drain the oil from the circuit.

It is best to rinse the removed tank with regular gasoline. It is worth noting that there is a filter inside the Nexia tank, it cannot be removed, but it can be unscrewed and washed inside the tank.

Then you need to return the tank to its place, connect the hoses and fill in new fluid to the maximum mark. After that, you need to turn the steering wheel of your Daewoo from stop to stop again, some of the oil will go away and you will need to add more, and then turn the steering wheel again. If the level has dropped again, top up again to max (the liquid level must be watched with the wheels aligned exactly). But this is not all, after the oil is poured, you need to start the car and turn the steering wheel again from lock to lock and check the level again.