Running gearRepairing TRW power-assisted steering
| Repairing TRW power-assisted steering |
| This repair is restricted to renewing the seals and if necessary the steering rack. Steering boxes which have been damaged in an accident must always be renewed! |
| For problem-free and successful repairs the greatest possible care, cleanliness, expertise and the correct tools in good condition are necessary. |
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| Thoroughly clean hose connections and their immediate vicinity before loosening. |
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| Thoroughly clean work place (bench, vice) before commencing work and if necessary cover work surface e.g. with paper towels. |
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| Place parts which have been removed on a clean surface. If the repair is not carried out immediately, cover parts. |
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| Only use lint-free cloths. |
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| Only unpack replacement parts immediately prior to fitting. |
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| Only use genuine packed parts. |
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| Corroded steering racks must not be reused. |
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| Is fitted to the steering rack guide ( → Item) in repair kit. |
| 8 - | Pressure balancing pipe |
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| Check for damage (dents, kinks). |
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| Is only required if the steering rack has been renewed. |
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| To fit drill hose in the adjusting screw → Anchor. |
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| Is supplied in repair kit. |
| 11 - | Adjusting screw with lock nut, 60 Nm |
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| Check cylinder contact surface for scoring, if necessary renew steering box complete. |
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| Is not available as spare part, if damaged renew steering box. |
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| If fitted must be refitted. |
| 25 - | Self-locking hexagon nut, 30 Nm |
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| Not available as spare part. |
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| Seal cannot be renewed. |
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| Is already fitted to new steering racks supplied as spare parts. |
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| Is already fitted to new steering racks supplied as spare parts. |
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| Not available as spare part. |
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