Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement
Manual Steering Gear Replacement
1. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove clamp bolt securing joint with pinion shaft.
3. Remove tie end stud nut, then using suitable puller disconnect tie rod from steering knuckle.
4. Remove steering gear clamp bolts from crossmember, then remove steering gear.
5. Reverse procedure to install.
Power Steering Gear Replacement
1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove return hose from reservoir and allow fluid to drain into suitable container.
3. Remove steering shaft to gear box pinion coupling bolt.
4. Remove tie rod ends from steering knuckles using tool No. MB991113 or equivalent.
5. Remove pressure and return lines from steering gear box.
6. Remove clamp from lower steering column dust cover.
7. Remove steering gear bracket bolts, then the brackets.
8. Remove mounting rubber, then the gear box assembly.
9. Reverse procedure to install. When installing mounting rubber, apply adhesive to joints to prevent opening.