Running gearDisposing of the power-steering gear
| Disposing of the power-steering gear |
| Special tools and workshop equipment required |
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| Catch pan for hydraulic oil (commercially available) |
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| The disposal of the power-steering gear of TRW or KOYO is identical. |
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| The oils used in the power-steering gears do not contain any harmful substances. These oils may be disposed of together with the drained engine and gearbox oil. |
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| Dispose of used oils in compliance with the applicable environmental regulations. |
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| Used oils (this concept refers to used engine and gear oils including ATF as well as mineral hydraulic oils), suitable for preparation must never be mixed with brake fluid, antifreeze agent, artificial resin or thinners, chemicals etc. |
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| After »draining« the used parts must be allowed to drip. |
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| When disposing of used parts comply with the applicable regulations as there are minor residual amounts of hydraulic oil in the power-steering gear. |
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| To drain the steering gear the ambient temperature must be of at least 20 °C. |
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| Unscrew pipe screws -1-. |
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| Pull off coolant hoses -2- and -3-. |
Note | Do not shut off the threaded bores -arrows-. |
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| Hold the power-steering gear over a catch pan and repeatedly turn the steering pinion from stop to stop until no more hydraulic oil runs out of the threaded bores. |
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| Disposing of the power-steering gear. |
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01 Steering & suspension
