Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Vauxhall
01 General Vehicle Information02 Maintenance, Body and Chassis Sheet Metal Parts, Frame03 Body Equipment04 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)05 Front Wheel Suspension, Wheels and Tyres06 Rear Axle and Rear Wheel Suspension07 Brakes08 Engine and Engine Aggregates09 Clutch and Transmission10 Fuel and Exhaust System11 Steering12 Electrical Equipment and Instruments13 Accessories
Vauxhall Astra11 · Steering
11 · Steering & suspension

Steering Gear, Seal (steering gear installed)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Section
Steering Gear › Repair Instructions › Steering Gear, Seal (steering gear installed)
SteeringSteering Gear, Seal (steering gear installed)

Steering Gear, Seal (steering gear installed)

 

Unscrew connections for both pipes and for pressure and return lines from steering gear.

 

In order to remove bolt (A - Illus. B6703), bracket

for brake servo must be unscrewed from the dash panel and swung to one side. Brake system remains closed.

Use a commercially available universal joint socket wrench insert to remove bolt (e.g. Uniflex Insert No. 47, Messrs. Stahlwille).

 

The sealing operations should be carried out with the utmost care. Pay particular attention to cleanliness!

 

Tightly bolt pressure and return lines to steering gear.

- 37 Nm/27 lbf. ft. (ZF)

- 28 Nm/21 lbf. ft. (Saginaw)

 

Object Number: 2374808  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Install new seal rings on both sides of the connections. Ensure that seals are correct shape and size. The two pipes must not rest against the bellows (pipes may not be bent).

 

Check fluid level in reservoir. Top up with special hydraulic  luid if required.

 

Use special hydraulic fluid, designation DEXRON with subsequent No. D..... Catalogue No. 90 350 341 - 19 40 699.

 

The bleed hydraulic system with engine running at idle speed.

 

Turn steering wheel several time from one full lock to the other.

 

Recheck fluid level in fluid reservoir.

 

Check hydraulic system for leaks.

 

 

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