Do-it-yourself power steering rack repair Lanos

In detail: do-it-yourself Lanos power steering rack repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

We remove the steering gear for its repair, replacement or replacement of the protective cover.
We show the removal of the steering gear with power steering.
The steering gear can be removed with or without steering rods.
In the first method, we press out the fingers of the ball joints of the outer ends from the pivot arms of the shock absorber struts (see Replacing the outer tip of the Chevrolet Lanos tie rod).
In the second method, we disconnect the inner ends of the steering rods from the steering rack (see Removing the Chevrolet Lanos steering rod).
In the cabin…

… With the “12” head, unscrew the bolt of the terminal connection of the flexible coupling flange with the shank of the steering gear and remove the bolt.
Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Once the mechanical connection between the steering gear shaft and the flexible coupling is disconnected, the steering wheel must not be turned to avoid damage to the coiled cable connecting the driver's airbag and horn switches to the wiring harness.
In the engine compartment, remove the coolant expansion tank from the studs and set it aside (see Removing the Chevrolet Lanos expansion tank).
Before disconnecting the pipes of the hydraulic lines from the crankcase of the steering gear, place a wide container under the crankcase to collect the fluid.

Using the "18" key, unscrew the union 1 of the drain line tube and the union 2 of the discharge line tube.
We remove the tips of the pipes of both lines from the holes of the steering gear housing and insert plugs of a suitable diameter into the holes of the pipes and the crankcase.

Video (click to play).

Using the "12" head, unscrew the bolt of the upper fastening of the right steering gear bracket to the bulkhead ...

... and the bottom mounting nut.

Remove the right steering gear bracket.

With the same tool we unscrew the bolt of the upper fastening of the left steering bracket to the bulkhead and the nut of the lower fastening ... ... and remove the bracket.

The location of the steering gear mounting brackets (for clarity with the engine removed)

We move the steering mechanism forward until the gear shank comes out of the flange of the elastic coupling (for clarity, the instrument panel has been removed).
We remove the shank of the gear from the hole in the bulkhead of the body ...

… And take out the steering gear together with the steering rods through the hole in the left mudguard.

With the second method of dismantling, we take out the steering gear without steering rods.
We carry out the assembly and installation of the steering mechanism in the reverse order, making sure to check the middle position of the rack (straight-line movement of the car).
In this case, the steering wheel must also maintain the straight-ahead position of the vehicle.
This is necessary so that the coiled airbag reel cable is in the middle position.

In the middle position, the rack is located when the distance from the inner end of the seating surface of the steering gear housing under the left rubber cushion to the axis of symmetry of the plate is 325 mm (for clarity, it is shown with the steering gear removed).
In this case, the clamping bolt of the terminal connection of the flexible coupling flange with the steering column shaft must be located on top of the steering shaft in a horizontal position.
Fill the power steering reservoir with working fluid and remove air from the system (see.Bleeding the power steering system of the Chevrolet Lanos).

Not that much of the rake on Lanos thundered, but still the sound was distinct. For a long time I wanted to disassemble the rail and see what happened there, but somehow there was not enough time, my hands did not reach. However, I recently had a chance to do it. The fact is that the whole workshop was at my disposal, because the bosses were not at work that day. Naturally, I did not miss such a moment, I dismantled the rail.

After dismantling the element, he removed the rubber boot, pulled out the slider and found quite strong wear on it in the side area. It is necessary to change this element, but after all, I need to finish the repair today, I cannot leave the workplace and go to the car shop. And then I took a block of fluoroplastic, cut it out to the desired size, made a detail that was very similar to the old slider. The machine, which is in the workshop, helped me a lot, without it I would not have coped.

As soon as I made a new part, all that remained was to collect everything as it was before and enjoy the result. And the result is really there, the bounce from the steering rack has disappeared completely, you can't really hear it anymore. But I was already planning to buy a new rail, though not this year, now I would train with sound, but this means that the element is wearing out rapidly and soon there will be little left of it. Well, the rake will still serve for a couple of years, or even more.

So I recommend you, even if you do not have special equipment with you, then you should not immediately buy a new part on the advice of people who only pretend that they understand something in this, but in fact, out of knowledge and a penny stand. Disassemble, look where it is broken. Even if I couldn't make myself a new part, I could go to a car shop and buy myself a new one. In any case, it is much cheaper than buying yourself a new rail, and then, along with all this good, go to a car service, where you will have to pay the same amount for the work, if not more.

The steering gear Daewoo Lanos has the most direct impact on traffic safety. It’s scary to imagine what can happen when the driver turns the steering wheel and the wheels don’t react to it. Additionally, the precise operation of the entire mechanism provides a comfortable driving environment. One of its main components is the steering rack. If any malfunction occurs in it, the creation of an emergency situation on the road is inevitable. Given this feature, control over the state of the reiki should be constant.

Serviceable steering rack Daewoo Lanos during operation does not remind in any way of its existence. But as soon as problems arise in her condition, she immediately makes itself felt.

The most characteristic signs of a malfunction that has occurred are:

Backlash in the steering wheel;
Unauthorized knocking;
The steering wheel is jammed;
Oil spots under the engine;
Reducing the fluid level in the power steering tank (power steering).

These and other features are not unique to the steering rack. Only service station specialists can understand the reason for their appearance and determine their location.

Diagnostics is the most crucial moment in determining the possibility of further operation of the rail. The method of restoring its performance will depend on the results. But this is in the event that the diagnostics were carried out in compliance with all parameters. It is this condition that is feasible only at a specialized service station. Why? The answer is simple - the steering rack cannot be diagnosed "by eye". This requires special equipment.

By external examination, the service station specialists determine the possibility of a malfunction in the unit. Then the rail is dismantled, and after cleaning it is checked on a special diagnostic stand.If the results obtained by inspection and at the stand coincide, the possibility of further use of the rail in the car is analyzed.

Thus, every car enthusiast must conclude that the steering rack diagnosis cannot be trusted even by the “best mechanic” from the neighboring garage. The performance of this unit cannot be assessed without a diagnostic stand.

Steering racks can be conditionally divided into two types - with and without power steering. Accordingly, the repair of the Lanos power steering rack will have slight differences.

The content and number of operations during the repair of an element such as a Lanos steering rack with power steering increases slightly due to the presence of a power steering. This includes draining fluid from the power steering, replacing sealing glands and additional adjustments.

The practice of such repairs shows that everyone who made them with their own hands had to seek qualified help from service station specialists. Thus, savings on repairs turned into unforeseen costs.

It is somewhat simpler than the previous one, but not so much as to be performed independently. There are many pitfalls in the reiki restoration process for non-specialists.

Failure to comply with some of the nuances will lead to the failure of the entire mechanism. For example, after tightening the bushing spring cover, it must be loosened by half a turn. Failure to do this will result in a jammed steering rack.

It is good if this does not happen while driving. Repair in service conditions involves not only the replacement of defective parts, but also a thorough check of the unit as a whole.

For this, there are special diagnostic stands. The complexity of the repair is evidenced by its laboriousness. It may take up to one day to restore the rail.

In any case, the choice will remain with the client. But a number of factors must be taken into account here. If the rail was repaired at a service station, then its service life will not differ from the new one. Moreover, he may even surpass him. It all depends on the parts used in the repair. Some suppliers produce parts of higher quality than the manufacturer. This is especially true for such an indicator as strength.

An important indicator is the cost. The restored rail has more than 5 times less than the new one. Often this is a determining factor in the choice of whether the Lanos steering rack will be repaired or replaced.

The service life of 200-250 thousand km laid down by the manufacturer is not always maintained. This is facilitated by:

The poor quality of our roads;
Not a neat ride;
Increase in vehicle mileage between scheduled maintenance;
Operational errors;
Normal wear and tear.

All these reasons cause a significant decrease in the service life of the mechanism. Analyzing the causes of malfunctions, it is easy to come to the conclusion that they are mainly caused by the driver. By reading the Instruction for the operation of the car, and most importantly by fulfilling its requirements, you can significantly increase the service life of all its components and assemblies, including the steering rack.

A trip with a faulty steering rack can turn into a big disaster, and even become the last for your car. Whatever this happens, we suggest contacting us at the service station for help. We have at our disposal a competent, highly professional staff of repairmen, certified equipment for diagnostics and repair. We give a guarantee for the work performed by us.

Opel reliability, inherited along with the design of the main units, passed to Daewoo cars. Nevertheless, with a strong run, the car can fray on your nerves. When the steering rack knocks on Lanos, it's too early to sound the alarm. First, we will carry out diagnostics, and after that we will find out what shines for us - replacing the rail, repairing, or maybe it’s something else. As practice shows, a knock on the steering rack does not always indicate the need for replacement.The price of the rail itself, plus the cost of replacement - comes out a round sum that will make us figure it out on our own.

For orientation, we have selected several options for replacing the rail with Lanos. It is not a fact that it will have to be changed, nevertheless, we will know how much you can save if you spend time on diagnostics and, in extreme cases, repairing the steering.

The original GM steering rack without power steering with catalog number 096275011, Korean, will cost $ 82 (or UAH 2092) at the rate for 2018. The quality is good, but you can find it cheaper and not worse.
For example, the Czech Profit rake is 30418040. Its price is $ 79. Slightly worse in quality, but there is no crime.
Lauber, made in Poland, catalog number 668267. This rail with power steering, therefore, it costs a lot, about $ 450. It makes no sense to change it, only to repair it.

The prospect of a complete replacement of the rail is not bright, especially since the service station will most likely insist on the replacement. Nobody wants to mess with the steering wheel of an outdated design, it is not profitable for them. It is easier to change, but more dear to us. It turns out that we figure it out ourselves.

There is nothing especially complicated in the Lanos reiki device. Classic design, proven over the years and has survived more than one generation of cars. The steering rack device is shown in the photo below.

Regardless of whether with or without power steering, knocks in the steering can appear for several reasons:

Worn gear-rack pair. If the run of our Lanos is over 180 thousand, the likelihood that this pair has worn out is quite high. Pair of gear - rack
The adjusting nut is loose or the clamping sleeve is worn out. The solution is simple - we tighten the nut, but not all the way, but so that the steering wheel rotates freely, while there was no backlash. Rail clamping cracker
Worn steering shaft bearings. The most common reason for knocking is Lanos with good mileage.
Working out on the clamping cracker, which leads to the fact that it is not pressed by the rack and pounds on the rack body when driving through irregularities. In this case, you will have to remove and sort the rail.

There are a number of symptoms that can be very similar to rake knocking. In fact, everything can be much easier and cheaper to repair. These moments are often used at service stations to raise the price of repairs, so knowing about such malfunctions, we can fix them with our own hands.

It is quite easy to check the condition of the reiki. Firstly, a thorough visual inspection will tell about the leakage of grease from the steering crankcase, broken or worn out anthers, mechanical damage to the rack. Secondly, you need to try to find out the source of the knock from under the car or from under the hood.

To do this, ask the assistant to sit behind the wheel and turn it within 15-30 degrees. At this time, we ourselves are in the area of the steering rack and carefully listen to where the knock comes from, if there is any at all on a stationary car. The knock can be recognized by placing a hand on the rack housing while an assistant is turning the steering wheel. Another source of knocking on the steering wheel is the tie rod attachment points. The seal under the binoculars often breaks, it is enough to replace it and the knocking will disappear.

If the knocks on the standing car were confirmed, we buy a repair kit for the Lanos rail, remove it and change the O-rings, caproline bushings, clamps and anthers. Even a complete bulkhead of the rail will cost much less than buying and installing a new one. Successful diagnostics and smooth roads to everyone!

We will show you how to repair the steering rack of a Daewoo Lanos car with your own hands (Daewoo Lanos). A knock of the rear hub is heard in the steering rack; it creaks unpleasantly when the steering wheel moves. At the beginning of the video, it is shown how it is correctly removed and then disassembled, the tool used, lubricant, etc. When disassembling, carefully inspect the anthers for damage; if found, replacement is necessary.

Lithol was used as a lubricant, but in further practice, it is better to use lubricant for the CV joint for these purposes, in terms of lubricating properties it is slightly better than lithol, all the advantages of this lubricant are manifested in frost, in cold weather it will not chill, in the morning or after a long parking the steering wheel spins without any problems on an unheated car.

At the end, it shows how the steering rack is assembled, its work after repair.

Daewoo Lanos steering rack repair video:

The video is in good quality, the whole process is shown as conveniently as possible so that you can consider all the details of the repair and repeat it on your car with your own hands.On Chevrolet Lanos cars, two types of steering racks were installed: with and without a hydraulic booster. As practice has shown, the second option is more reliable, but the comfort of driving is somewhat lower.The steering rack with power steering on Chevrolet Lanos cars is not made according to the classical scheme, which is massively used on European and American cars. Therefore, when repairing it, you need to take into account some features.If you suspect a malfunction in the steering rack, you can contact us for qualified diagnostics. There are several signs of problems that require repair or replacement of the Lanos steering rack with or without power steering:

knocking when turning the steering wheel or when entering a turn;

increased steering play;

steering wheel wedging or staggered rotation;

the presence of leaks of power steering fluid or a drop in the level in the reservoir.

Since driving a car with a faulty steering rack is fraught with serious consequences, if the above symptoms are found, you should undergo a detailed diagnosis.

You can sign up for diagnostics in our car service in advance or go through upon arrival at the service station. We carry out the following complex of works:

checking the tightness of the hydraulic line;
assessment of the reliability of fastening the rail to the car body;
inspection of the steering shroud for damage;
checking the amount of backlash and localization of areas where it is formed;
assessment of the condition of other steering elements.

After carrying out the diagnostics, the client is issued a conclusion with a list of detected faults. Next, a preliminary cost estimate is created, in which the required amount of repair work is scheduled.

After the completion of the repair, we issue a warranty card, which must be retained not for the entire period of the warranty.

Hiring only highly qualified specialists and constantly improving their professional level. All conditions have been created in our network for qualified employees to stay with us. As a result, our network of auto maintenance and repair centers has minimal staff turnover. Some specialists have been working with us for many years, devoting themselves to any one area, due to which the level of their work is not only high, but also stable.
Work on professional equipment using high quality materials and spare parts. Years of practice have shown that saving on tools and equipment does not lead to anything good, and the use of cheap and low-quality materials in repairs is generally unacceptable. Therefore, a strategic decision was made in our network of enterprises: no savings on consumables and repairs. This gives a guarantee that the repair will be carried out in compliance with all technological points.
A really working guarantee. If, for any reason, the car is returned for warranty repairs, we will put it on a repair position out of turn. Despite the fact that warranty returns are very rare for us, we try to maintain the level of service in such cases at the highest possible level. You do not have to wait several days before your vehicle is put into operation. We try to eliminate our own shortcomings as soon as possible.

Before starting work, we always create a preliminary estimate, trying to take into account as accurately as possible what volumes will be carried out and what materials will be used. If in the process of work unforeseen repair points are revealed, we will without fail agree on additional volumes with the customer. Thus, at the time of acceptance of the car from repair for the client, there will be no unexpected increase in the initial cost.

It is sometimes noted that our prices are not the lowest in the city. It's true. But that level of professionalism and guarantees of quality work are usually appreciated at their true worth. Those car owners who once served in our network of car services become our regular customers, because the guarantee of the correct operation of the unit repaired by us is objectively more pleasant and more valuable than a small saving when performing work with low-skilled repairmen.

The steering rack of the Chevrolet Lanos is needed in order to transfer the forces from the steering wheel in the cabin to the steering rods. In simpler terms, this is a device thanks to the wheels turning synchronously to one side. The steering rack of a Chevrolet Lanos without gur can be or can be equipped with a power steering. Whether it will be or not, it depends on the equipment and year of manufacture of the car. But in any case, you can always replace the old rail with a new one equipped with a hydraulic booster.

If the rail begins to knock, we recommend either replacing it or repairing it. Especially for this, car stores can offer you a repair kit for a Chevrolet Lanos steering rack. It is inexpensive, but in a not too neglected state of the steering rack, it can put it in order. If the steering rack of a Chevrolet Lanos with gur repair does not help, you will have to change it to a new one.

First, raise the car so that the front wheels do not touch the ground.

We remove the wheel from the driver's side. Then we remove the battery.

We unscrew the nut by 46 and tighten the rail with a wrench of 19. Tighten until the wheels get free play, and the steering wheel, during sharp turns, starts to click.

That's all, put everything back and try to ride. If it does not help, you need to either repair the rail using the repair kit mentioned above, or change it to a new one. We recommend changing, as this is a guarantee that the rake will not disturb you for a very long time. But the question of how to tighten the steering rack on a Chevrolet Lanos seems to have been answered, now let's move on directly to the replacement.Of course, you can change the rail on your own, but you will have to tinker for a long time (if you are doing this for the first time, and in general you do not really understand the car and all the terms). And you will have to spend a lot on tools (if there is nowhere to take them). So we recommend that you contact a service station for replacement. But if you still thoroughly decided to do everything yourself, here's a video for you:

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They have already answered, but in general, from my own experience. Replacing the bushing will help from knocking, I had a play in the region of 1mm.
Change the binoculars if necessary - check if the sleeves are loose.
As for the pressure from the bottom with a spring - if the bearings are intact - then adjust according to the manual, the steering wheel should freely return to its original position. If the wear of the pressure guide is critical, there is a repair kit on sale (there is a spring, a guide and, like, a bearing).

Be sure to check the condition of the rubber mounts to the car body! If you are stunned - change immediately, do not repeat my mistakes, they very significantly extinguish the recoil to the steering wheel on bumps.

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Since it is quite possible that the rail will have to be changed, it became interesting and what is the difference between the rails for Lanos without gur, of which there are at least 3 pieces? Are they all compatible with each other in terms of connection to the column, do they have the same number of revolutions, etc. d?

The first, like mine now (2005), the second seems to be put on more recent ones. They differ not only in the fact that the second cap has the right kind of acting as a sleeve for the bracket (the first one has a separate one). Exactly the fact that the first has plastic binoculars, the second it is made of iron with a plate. The third is generally xs

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I just sort of went through the rail without gur. I wanted to file a detailed report, but all my hands were always dirty, it was lazy, it took much more time than planned)) As a result, it did not work out perfectly (wear of the worm and shaft), so that it was just like new, but the backlash has become much less, before there was a strong straight line near the rods, with a knock, now it is light and without noise. it became great, the rumble was gone, the ride became much more pleasant.
I’ll just say a few words, what if something comes in handy, I myself was doing this for the first time) In general, the device is elementary, and if it were not for the ingress of water (it’s not clear from where) and rust on the teeth of the worm and shaft, as well as timely adjustment, then it would have been another 120k departed without any replacement of bushings and anything.

1.Inside there is a small bearing 07819358 (fc65366) which can (like mine, for example) fall apart from water and, accordingly, wear and tear, it is advisable to have it in advance, since I managed to find 1pc in stock only in one single store in Moscow. domestic, it does not fit, unlike the bearing on the worm (I don't remember the number, but it is knocked out and there is an analogue from the Russians in any store) It is knocked out from the outside with an extension cord from the heads and is pressed in with it.

2.Bush 07834425 I did not manage to change, since to remove the stopper you need a very long puller, which I did not find anywhere (in one of the reports I saw how it was removed with medical clips, but I still did not understand where to buy them) But my old dear, I would not say that it is worn out, although the mileage is 120k and nothing has ever been done with the rail.

3.The black metal caps on the right and left sit very tightly. They are removed like this - after removing the worm and the adjusting plug, knock them on the sides well. And then take the rack vertically and with sharp movements, first up and then down to do so that the rack shaft itself (and it is the heaviest) with all its weight inside the case, it hit the cap as if sliding along the rail from top to bottom.

4. Remember how the worm stood in the racks, so that after assembly it can be set in the central position, it's an elementary matter and then you don't need to rearrange any steering wheel, have different wheel steering or something else.

5.When adjusting, it is necessary to scroll the rack from one end to the other, since after tightening in the extreme positions it may start to bite (apparently due to the fact that the teeth on the sides are newer.

The main function of the steering rack (reducer) in the car device is to organize the rotation of the car. The steering rack is present in cars with power steering, as well as in those cars in which there is no power steering. It connects the steering wheel to the wheels, and therefore its role is very important for safe movement in the car. The diagnosis of this mechanism must be approached with the utmost responsibility, as well as repairs.

All cars are subject to rapid wear of steering parts, regardless of price and status, because it is these parts that take a hit at any turn, hitting an obstacle, hitting the wheels on bumps on the road.

To determine if your vehicle's steering needs repairs, look for the following signs of a malfunctioning mechanism:

there is clearly a knock on the steering rack, which is felt through the steering wheel of a car;
increased effort required to rotate the steering wheel;
there were extraneous sounds and noise in the power steering pump;
there was a backlash in the steering rack, which is felt when the steering wheel rotates;
power steering oil began to leak from the steering rack.

If any of these signs appear, do not delay repairing the steering rack. Untimely repair of steering parts can lead to loss of maintainability of the mechanism.

So, you have a steering rack leaking. What to do, how to make repairs and adjust the steering performance?
First of all, it is worth noting that it is actually very difficult to repair this unit, and it is worth starting the procedure only if you have all the necessary equipment at hand, as well as experience and knowledge in the field of car construction.

The steering rack mechanism consists of the following parts:

toothed shaft;
steering rack support sleeve;
spool mechanism.

Repairing a steering rack usually consists of several stages:

Dismantling, disassembling the steering rack and cleaning the accumulation of all its parts.
Replacement of damaged parts of the mechanism with new parts.
Diagnostics of the toothed shaft of the steering rack.

Before starting repair work, you should get a special repair kit, which includes new parts for the steering rack (oil seals, steering rack bushing, ring seals, and others).
How to remove the steering rack.

Drive the car into a hole or raise it with jacks.
Remove the engine protection (if you have one).
Remove the steering rack heat shield.
Unscrew the fasteners on the steering rack.
Remove the rail from the mountings and pull it out of the interior of the car.

It is worth noting that it will be better for you to remove the steering rack along with the steering rods, because the new anthers will be much more convenient to pull on the special protrusions on the steering rods. This will help you to fit perfectly sealed anthers.

Unscrew the rack from the steering rods using a special flat-head screwdriver.
Unscrew the bottom plastic gear shaft plug.
Unscrew the lock nut.
Remove the retaining ring and gently knock the shaft out of its place.
Pull out the lower oil seal.
Tap out the locking pin that is blocking the upper oil seal.
Unscrew the retaining plug and pull the retaining ring out of the wire that will show up as you turn it.
Pull the steering rack out through the right side and remove the oil seal and plastic bushing from the rack.
Remove the oil seal and plug, pull out the spring and pressure mechanism.

Next, wash all parts from oil and dirt deposits and carefully inspect all parts for mechanical damage due to wear. All damaged parts must be replaced without fail. If the surface of the steering rack and the gears of the toothed shaft have significant damage, then most likely it will be necessary to replace the entire mechanism as a whole (how to replace the steering rack with a VAZ 2109, read in our material).

Carefully install the inner oil seal in its place, having previously lubricated it with special grease (you need to put it through the right side with the spring down).
Place the rail into the housing.
Slide the plastic sleeve over the right gland, lubricate all parts with grease, and push the gland back into place by pushing something.
Install the plug and secure it with the retaining wire.
Slide the lower oil seal onto the toothed shaft.
Place the steering rack in the middle position.
Insert the toothed shaft into the seat after lubricating the seals with grease.
Gently push the upper oil seal into place, using a hammer to push it into place. Install the retaining ring.
Install the bottom lock nut, bearing, plug.
Install the hold-down mechanism, spring and plug. Tighten tight.

Then install the rail on the car in reverse order. Be sure to do “camber-convergence” after the procedure for repairing or replacing parts.
Do-it-yourself steering rack repair without and with power steering has a lot in common, the differences are minor: different bushings and the composition of the lubricant.

If any of these signs appear, do not delay repairing the steering rack. Untimely repair of steering parts can lead to loss of maintainability of the mechanism.