36B-15
POWER ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering pipes: Removal - Refitting
K4M
36B
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Remove the engine undertray.
1 - Low pressure pipe between the power-assisted
steering pump and the reservoir
a Drain the power-assisted steering fluid reservoir us-
ing a syringe.
2 - High pressure pipe between the power-assisted
steering pump and the steering box
a Fit a hose clamp on the power-assisted steering
pump supply pipe.
a Remove:
- the front left-hand wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
- the front left-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection).
3 - Low pressure pipe between the reservoir and
the steering box
a Drain the power-assisted steering fluid reservoir us-
ing a syringe.
a Remove:
- the front left-hand wheel (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
- the front left-hand wheel arch liner (see Front
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
1 - Low pressure pipe between the power-assisted
steering pump and the reservoir
a Loosen the low pressure pipe clip (1) on the reser-
voir using tool (Mot. 1448).
a Disconnect the low pressure pipe on the reservoir.
Special tooling required
Mot. 1448 Remote operation pliers for
hose clips.
Tightening torquesm
low pressure pipe union
on the steering box
21 N.m
low pressure pipe
bracket bolt on the sub-
frame
21 N.m
high pressure pipe
union on the power-
assisted steering pump
21 N.m
high pressure pipe
union on the steering
box
21 N.m
high pressure pipe bolt
on the steering box
21 N.m
high pressure pipe bolt
on the gearbox sus-
pended mounting
21 N.m
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
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