Power steering rack - ’k’ series (page 3 of 3)

16. Remove 2 bolts securing steering rack clamp.
17. Remove clamp and collect rubber.

18. Remove 2 flange bolts securing steering rack to rear beam.
19. Lower steering rack sufficiently to release pinion shaft from body aperture.
20. Manoeuvre rack free of vehicle.

Refit

1. Ensure body aperture seal is seated correctly in rear beam.
2. Feed rack into passenger side first, then manoeuvre pinion end into position.

CAUTION: Ensure slot in aperture seal is located to tab on pinion housing.

3. Raise rack and locate pinion through body aperture.

CAUTION: Take care not to dislodge aperture seal.

4. Align rack and loosely fit flange bolts securing rack to rear beam. DO NOT tighten.
5. Fit steering rack clamp and rubber, fit bolts and tighten to 38 Nm.
6. Tighten flange bolts securing steering rack to rear beam to 58 Nm.
7. Position each locknut on track rods with same amount of thread exposed as noted during removal.
8. Centralise steering rack and screw both track rod ends onto track rods up to locknuts, with ball pins facing upwards.
9. Connect track rod ends and tighten NEW nuts to 45 Nm.
10. Position steady bar mounting bracket to rear beam and tighten bolts to 60 Nm.
11. Align steady bar to engine sump and tighten bolt to 45 Nm.
12. Clean feed and return pipe unions .
13. Connect pipes to steering rack. Tighten feed pipe union to 37 Nm and return pipe to 28 Nm.
14. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
15. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
16. Connect column universal joint ensuring bolts are located in grooves. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm.
17. Fit universal joint cover and secure with clips and studs.
18. Position footwell carpet.
19. Check and adjust front wheel alignment. See Adjustments.
20. Bleed power steering system. See this section.