Replace steering gear (RHD, ZF)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra H

Section

Steering Gear › Repair Instructions › Replace steering gear (RHD, ZF)

SteeringReplace steering gear (RHD, ZF)

Replace steering gear (RHD, ZF) Note:   To remove the steering gear, the front axle body must be removed.   Remove 1.   Remove front axle body 2.   Detach holder (2) 3.   Remove supply line (3) and return line (4) from steering gear Note:   Oil runs out - use catchment tray 4.   Remove electro-hydraulic supply unit from front axle body •   Release 2x wiring harness plug (1) and (2) and remove from electro-hydraulic supply unit •   Remove 3x nuts (3) and (4) from steering gear and front axle body •   Remove electro-hydraulic supply unit with supply and return line from steering gear and front axle body 5.   Remove tie rods on both sides of steering gear •   Detach 2x retaining strap (1) and (2) •   Remove 2x boot from steering gear •   Detach 2x tie rod (4) from steering gear with KM-6004-2 – counterhold with an open-ended wrench on the toothed rack flat on the steering shaft side Note:   Counterholding is no longer necessary in vehicles as of model year 2006. 6.   Remove steering gear from front axle body •   Remove 2x nut (2) from front axle body •   Remove 2x bolt •   Remove steering gear from front axle body   Install 7.   Attach steering gear to front axle body •   Insert 2x new bolt •   Tighten 2x new nuts 45 Nm + 45° + 15° 8.   Attach 2x tie rod to steering gear with KM-6004-2 90 Nm Note:   Clean thread on rack and coat with locking compound. •   counterhold with an open-ended wrench on the toothed rack flat on the steering shaft side Note:   Counterholding is no longer necessary in vehicles as of model year 2006. 9.   Attach 2x boot to steering gear •   Place 2x boot on steering gear Note:   Ensure that the boot sits in the grooves of the tie rod and steering gear •   Attach 2x new retaining clamp to steering gear with KM-J-22610 •   Fit 2x boot to tie rod using new retaining strap Note:   Ensure that the boots sit in the grooves of the tie rod. 10.   Attach electro-hydraulic supply unit with bracket to front axle body 22 Nm •   Place electro-hydraulic supply unit with holder on steering gear and front axle body Note:   Note steering wiring harness •   Tighten 3x nut 11.   Connect 2x wiring harness plug to electro-hydraulic supply unit 12.   Attach supply and return line to steering gear 16 Nm •   Use 2x new seal rings 13.   Attach supply and return line holder to steering gear 14.   Install front axle body 15.   Charge and bleed hydraulic system 16.   Check straight-ahead position, adjust if necessary 17.   Check toe-in, adjust if necessary

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