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Adjusting steering box
Adjusting steering box
  Note
Two mechanics are required to perform adjustment. Perform adjustment with engine switched off.
–  Raise vehicle on lifting platform.
–  Wheels in straight-ahead position.
–  If there is excessive play in the steering, a knocking noise will be audible when the steering wheel is rocked back and forth (about 30° either side of centre position).
   
–  The second mechanic must carefully screw the adjustment screw into the cover until the knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the vehicle.
–  Road test the vehicle and check that the steering centres smoothly by itself back to the straight-ahead position after a turn.
  A48-0134
–  Secure adjuster screw with a centre punch mark -arrow-.
  A48-0135

Bottom-mounted vane pump > < Determining centre position of steering rack