Dis-assembly/reassembly

• Raise the car.

1. From the power steering box disconnect the couplings of the oil inlet and outlet hoses.

38 ÷ 42 Nm
3.9 ÷ 4.3 kgm

29 ÷ 32 Nm
2.9 ÷ 3.2 kgm

1. Disconnect the speed engagement rods from the support.

11 ÷ 18 Nm
1.1 ÷ 1.8 kgm

• Remove the front crossmember (see GROUP 44) and remove the power steering box.

When refitting, if necessary, adjust the track rods as described below.

1. Slacken the two fastening nuts and tighten or slacken the track rods until the specified toe-in is obtained (see GROUP 44).

30 ÷ 37 Nm
3 ÷ 3.8 kgm

DIS-ASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

1. Slacken the locknut of the track rods.
2. Slacken the track rods and remove them from the arm.
3. Slacken the clamps and remove the bellows.

30 ÷ 37 Nm
3 ÷ 3.8 kgm

When refitting lubricate the contact area between the bellows and the shaft with silicone grease. When the clamp is installed and closed to the second or third from last tooth this will enable the arm to turn freely inside the bellows.

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

1. Check that the ball joints are not damaged or worn and that they can turn freely in their housings without sticking or excessive play.
2. Check that the track rods are not damaged or distorted.
3. Make sure that the bellows are intact.