Rack assembly

RACK ASSEMBLY

Refit the steering rack by carrying out the removal operations in reverse.

REFITTING

SPECIAL POINTS

Tightening torque :

Ball joint shank nuts, fig. I : 5,5 m.daN (55 Nm, 41 lbf ft).

Steering link length initial adjustment :

dimension a = 322 mm.

NOTE - Even if only one steering link has been replaced, or if its adjustment has been altered, reset its length.

IMPORTANT - If this operation is carried out, re-adjust the toe-in. Refer to the relevant section.

Connecting up the lower universal joint.

Remove the boot retaining clip, ont the left hand side.

Pull back the boot.

Turn the steering, fig. II, until dimension : x = 76 mm.

This places the steering rack in the “straight ahead” position.

With the steering wheel and the road wheels in the “straight ahead” position, fig. III, connect up the lower universal joint.

Steering column universal joint tightening torque : 2.5 m.daN (25 Nm, 18 lbf ft).