9000 Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC Turbo EFI (1994)
13. Fit and tighten the locknut on the pinion shaft, using an adjustable spanner to grip the other end of the shaft.
Tightening torques: 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
14. Fit the end cap by tapping it home using special sleeve tool No. 78 41 067.
15. Apply grease to the damper yoke and then fit it to the spring, adjusting the screw and locknut.
Lubricant: lithium grease such as Shell EP B2 code 71303, Shell Retinax A, or the equivalent.
16. Adjust the radial pressure as follows:
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Centre the rack.
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Tighten the adjusting screw.
Tightening torques: 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
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Back off the adjusting screw through 40 - 60°
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Tighten up the locknut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
17. Move the rack to the end of its travel in the direction of the pinion.
18. Clamp the rack housing in a soft jaw vice. Screw on the inner ball joint complete with end stop. When refitting the ball joint, a special spacer
washer, part No. 89 46 360, must be fitted so that the old peening marks are offset by 90°.
19. Tighten the inner ball joint using tool 89 96 480.
Tightening torques: 90 Nm (67 ft. lbs.)
IMPORTANT: The pinion should absolutely not be used as a counter grip when tightening or slackening the ball joint.
20. Lock the inner ball joint by tapping down the tabs onto the two flats of the rack. Push the end stop into position.
21. Fit the circlip in the end of the rack housing.
