V70 2.4 L5-2.4L VIN 61 B5244S (2001)
Steering Gear: Removal and Replacement
Steering Gear Spacers, Installation
Steering gear spacers, installation
Spacers must be installed at each end of the steering gear if the car is equipped with 16" or 17" wheels, and with tires of 205 mm or more in width, see
below, to avoid contact between the tires and body at full wheel lock.
The spacers also serve to reduce the force exerted on the control arm by the wheel lock limiter on the steering knuckle, reducing the level of noise
which may occur at full lock. The spacers comprise part of a kit P/N 271800-5.
Note! This modification increases the turning circle by 0.3 - 0.5 meters.
As a further noise reduction measure, the wheel lock limiter may, if required, be ground back, see Modification of steering limiters.
Note! This applies only to cars with aluminum control arms.
Installation of spacers
Clean area around boot. Remove clamp
Take care to avoid damage to boot.
Push boot back.
Heat spacers in warm water for a few minutes to facilitate mounting on steering rack
Press spacers onto rack
Flat side of spacer should face steering gear housing.
Press spacer against inner ball joint on tie rod.
Reinstall boot
Ensure that rubber sealing strip (A) is in position on steering gear.
Note! Sealing strip is fitted only on right side on right-hand drive cars.
Reinstall boot on steering gear. Use new steel clamp, P/N1387840-0. Included in kit.
Note! Hose clip must not be used.
Steering Gear, Replacing
Steering gear, replacing
Special tools:
999 5259 SEPARATOR See: Tools and Equipment/999 5259 Separator
999 5460 Lifting hook See: Tools and Equipment/999 5460 Lifting Hook
999 5716 Reading off tool See: Tools and Equipment/999 5716 Reading Off Tool
999 5972 FIXTURE See: Tools and Equipment/999 5972 Fixture
999 7018 Lifting lug See: Tools and Equipment/999 7018 Lifting Lug
Removal
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Installing lifting tools
