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Replace steering gear (LHD) > < Torque Guide Values - Steering

Astra H

Replace steering gear (RHD, ZF)

Note:   To remove the steering gear, the front axle body must be removed.

  Remove

Object Number: 3447169 Size: DEFAULT

1.   Remove front axle body
2.   Detach holder (2)
3.   Remove supply line (3) and return line (4) from steering gear
Note:   Oil runs out - use catchment tray

Object Number: 3447171 Size: DEFAULT

4.   Remove electro-hydraulic supply unit from front axle body
•   Release 2x wiring harness plug (1) and (2) and remove from electro-hydraulic supply unit
•   Remove 3x nuts (3) and (4) from steering gear and front axle body
•   Remove electro-hydraulic supply unit with supply and return line from steering gear and front axle body

5.   Remove tie rods on both sides of steering gear
•   Detach 2x retaining strap (1) and (2)
•   Remove 2x boot from steering gear
•   Detach 2x tie rod (4) from steering gear with KM-6004-2
– counterhold with an open-ended wrench on the toothed rack flat on the steering shaft side
Note:   Counterholding is no longer necessary in vehicles as of model year 2006.
6.   Remove steering gear from front axle body
•   Remove 2x nut (2) from front axle body
•   Remove 2x bolt
•   Remove steering gear from front axle body
Object Number: 2398550 Size: DEFAULT


  Install

7.   Attach steering gear to front axle body
•   Insert 2x new bolt
•   Tighten 2x new nuts 45 Nm + 45° + 15°
8.   Attach 2x tie rod to steering gear with KM-6004-2 90 Nm
Note:   Clean thread on rack and coat with locking compound.
•   counterhold with an open-ended wrench on the toothed rack flat on the steering shaft side
Note:   Counterholding is no longer necessary in vehicles as of model year 2006.
9.   Attach 2x boot to steering gear
•   Place 2x boot on steering gear
Note:   Ensure that the boot sits in the grooves of the tie rod and steering gear
•   Attach 2x new retaining clamp to steering gear with KM-J-22610
•   Fit 2x boot to tie rod using new retaining strap
Note:   Ensure that the boots sit in the grooves of the tie rod.
10.   Attach electro-hydraulic supply unit with bracket to front axle body 22 Nm
•   Place electro-hydraulic supply unit with holder on steering gear and front axle body
Note:   Note steering wiring harness
•   Tighten 3x nut
11.   Connect 2x wiring harness plug to electro-hydraulic supply unit
12.   Attach supply and return line to steering gear 16 Nm
•   Use 2x new seal rings
13.   Attach supply and return line holder to steering gear
14.   Install front axle body
15.   Charge and bleed hydraulic system LUREF_1.gif
16.   Check straight-ahead position, adjust if necessary LUREF_1.gif
17.   Check toe-in, adjust if necessary LUREF_1.gif

Replace steering gear (LHD) > < Torque Guide Values - Steering