Checks and inspections

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

1. Check the ball joints for damage or wear and that they turn in their housings without jamming or excessive play.
2. Check the track rods for damage or distortion.
3. Make sure the bellows are intact.

1. Ball joint
2. Track rod
3. Support bracket

POWER STEERING PUMP

REMOVAL / REFITTING (6-CYLINDER ENGINE)

• Set the car on a lift.
• Remove the right front wheel with gravel guard (see GROUP 70).
• Remove the engine compartment protection, right-hand side.
• Using a syringe, withdraw the oil from the power steering tank
• Remove the upper radiator crossmember and engine cooling fans (see GROUP 10).

46 ÷ 50 Nm
4.7 ÷ 5.1 kgm

1. Slacken the screws and separate the pump from the support.
2. Slacken the oil delivery union.
3. If necessary, slacken the three screws and separate the pulley.

46 ÷ 50 Nm
4.7 ÷ 5.1 kgm

STEERING

1. Disconnect the oil delivery intermediate union.
2. Disconnect the oil suction pipe from the pump.
3. Slacken the belt tensioner prod.
4. Slacken the three pump support fastening screws.
5. Prise off the belt.
6. Remove the pump complete with support.