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Disassembling and assembling the power-assisted steering gear > < Check the centre position of the gear rack of the power-steering gear, if necessary adjust

Fabia Mk2

Adjusting the power-steering gear (adjusting the pressure plate clearance)
Adjusting the power-steering gear (adjusting the pressure plate clearance)
  Note
Two mechanics are required for this adjustment.
Inspection requirement:
l  Put the wheels in straight-ahead position.
–  Raise vehicle.
–  Move the steering wheel alternately approx. 30°. on the centre axle.
   If the steering clearance is too great rattling noises will be audible inside the vehicle.
   
–  While moving the steering wheel have the 2nd mechanic carefully screw in the ajusting screw -1- until no more rattling noises can be heard inside the vehicle.
–  Perform a test drive.
  Caution
The steering must automatically return to straight ahead position after a manoeuvre or after a cornering without sticking, correct if necessary.
  S48-0183
–  Secure adjusting screw -1- against turning.
–  To this end apply 3 centre punch marks -arrows- uniformly distributed on the collar of the power-steering gear housing.
  S48-0184

Disassembling and assembling the power-assisted steering gear > < Check the centre position of the gear rack of the power-steering gear, if necessary adjust