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Adjusting power steering box with new steering rack (TRW) > < Assembling
Adjusting power steering box when installed
Adjusting power steering box when installed
  Note
t  Adjustment is only required when the steering play is not correct.
t  Two mechanics are required to perform adjustment. Perform adjustment with engine switched off.
t  The work sequence is identical on left and right-hand drive vehicles.
   
Adjusting steering box on left-hand drive vehicles.
  N48-0061
Adjusting steering box on right-hand drive vehicles.
–  Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
–  Set wheels to straight-ahead position.
By turning the steering wheel to and fro (about 30° from centre axis) a knocking noise will be heard if there is excessive play in the steering.
–  Loosen lock nut, counterhold with -3315/9- when doing this.
–  Carefully screw the adjustment screw in until the knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the vehicle.
–  Tighten locking nut.
–  Road test the vehicle and check that the steering centres smoothly by itself back to the straight-ahead position after a turn. Correct the adjustment if necessary.
  N48-0056

Adjusting power steering box with new steering rack (TRW) > < Assembling