Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) (2002)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Replacing Power Steering Gear
Replacing Power Steering Gear
Special Tools Required:
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32 3 090
Caution:
Adjust front axle after assembly.
Make sure all parts are absolutely clean.
No dirt is allowed to enter the system.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank and do not reuse.
Install hint:
Bleed power steering.
Remove road wheels.
Mark steering tie rod with a dab of paint (1) to act as a guide/starting position when adjusting wheel alignment with the new steering rack.
Remove left and right steering tie rod end nuts.
Release steering tie rod ends from knuckle using special tool 32 3 090
Outer ball joint to knuckle
M10 x 1.25 x 12 Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Nm
Note: Use only once.