Raise the front of the vehicle, secure it on stands and remove both front wheels.
Pic. 11.19. Elements of fastening of the steering mechanism on the car: 1 - coupling bolt; 2 – a pressure head hose of the amplifier of a steering; 3 – a returnable hose of the amplifier of a steering; 4 - steering rod connected to the steering knuckle; 5 - nut; 6 - cotter pin; 7 - bolt; 8 - steering gear
Remove the cotter pins, unscrew the nuts and separate the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles (pic. 11.19).
On models equipped with power steering, disconnect the connector from the switch, disconnect the pipes and wrap them with rags to collect the fluid that flows out.
Turn out bolts and remove the steering mechanism through the left niche of a wheel.
If steering repair is required, there are several options for further action. It is possible to purchase a new steering gear and install it as an assembly, but this is the most expensive option. You can hand over the removed steering mechanism for repair to a service station. Another option is to carry out the repair yourself, although this is a difficult operation that requires the use of a press.
Pic. 11.20. Steering gear without power steering: 1 - locknut; 2 - adjusting plug; 3 - spring; 4 - emphasis; 5 - crankcase of the steering mechanism; 6 - mounting brackets and bushing; 7 - gear rack; 8 - washer; 9 – steering draft; 10 - wire clamp; 11 - protective cover; 12 – a tip of steering draft; 13 - lower bearing; 14 - gear shaft; 15 - upper bearing; 16 - rear casing and stuffing box; 17 - locknut; 18 - dust cap
Pic. 11.21. Steering gear with power steering: 1 - locknut; 2 - adjusting plug; 3 - spring; 4 - emphasis; 5 - rail bushings; 6 - spring pins; 7 - wire clamp; 8 - protective cover; 9 - clamp; 10 – steering draft; 11 – a tip of steering draft; 12, 23 - glands; 13 - ring seal; 14 - gear rack; 15 - pipelines and ring seals; 16 - mounting brackets and fasteners; 17 - gear plug; 18 - locknut; 19 - bearing; 20 - steering gear housing; 21 - dust cap; 22 - thrust ring; 24 - control valve, stuffing box and bearing; 25 - bearing; 26 - control valve; 27 - pipelines
The main elements of the steering mechanism are shown in fig. 11.20, 11.21.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. If the model is equipped with power steering, after installing it, add fluid to the reservoir and remove air from the system.
On all models, finally check the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.