Gear housing side (page 4 of 4)

to align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.

1. Column Shaft
2. Groove
3. Steering Joint
4. Pinion Shaft
5. Steering Joint Bolts
62. Centre the steering rack.
63. Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove around the shaft) and install the steering joint bolts.

Note:

• Connect the column shaft and pinion with the steering rack centred.
• Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt is securely in the groove on the pinion shaft.
• Before tightening the steering joint bolts, pull the steering joint to make sure that the steering joint is fully seated.

1. Steering Joint Cover
2. Clamp
3. Clip

64. Adjust the front wheel alignment, see SUSPENSION

Note: If the steering wheel and rack are not centred, reposition the serrations at lower end side of the steering joint.

1. Gearbox Shield
2. Bolt

65. Fill the system:

• Fill the reservoir with new power steering fluid.
• Start the engine and let it run at idle, then turn the steering wheel from lock - to - lock several times to bleed air from the system.
• Check the fluid again, and add more if necessary.

66. Check the gearbox for leaks, then reinstall the gearbox shield.
67. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 110 Nm.