|
|
STEERING 1 ADJUSTMENT POWER STEERING BOX Service repair no - 57.10.13 WARNING: Adjustments of steering box warranty, it must be returned to manufacturer. No 1. Apply park brake, select ’P’ in automatic transmission and chock wheels. Support chassis 2. Remove engine undertray. See Fault diagnosis, Stiff Steering Checklist 5. Centralise steering box. See Centralise Steering Box NOTE: Only check for no backlash when NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it See Repair, Steering Wheel The adjustment of the steering box ensures 6. The adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop arm about centre whilst an assistant slowly 7. Tighten the locknut when all backlash has been removed. 8. Repeat the check for backlash. If backlash exists loosen locknut and repeat adjustment 9. Turn steering wheel lock to lock and check no tightness exists. 10. Ensure front wheels are aligned and in straight ahead position. See Front Wheel Alignment 11. Adjust drag link 924 mm between ball joint centres. 12. Connect drag link. Tighten to 40 Nm. 13. Lower vehicle to ground level and remove chocks. 14. Road test vehicle. See Fault diagnosis, Road Test Procedure NOTE: If steering wheel is not in straight incorrect and is pushing drop arm away from Drag link adjust 15. Right hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to right, drag link is too long. If steering wheel is to 16. Adjust drag link until steering wheel points straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a CENTRALISE STEERING BOX 1. To centralise the box, insert a suitable peg (hole size 8.06 mm) into the rear of the drop arm and |