STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE 3B-1
SECTION 3B
STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE
NOTE:
All diagnose failures of the different components which could be responsible of the anomalous behaviour of
the steering general system, thoroughly revise " CHART OF GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS " (3-2-2).
CONTENT
DIAGNOSIS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3B- 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 3B- 3
STEERING RODS AND JOINTS ........................................................................................................................... 3B- 4
Drag rod and drag rod end ball joints ........................................................................................................... 3B- 4
Tie rods ....................................................................................................................................................... 3B- 6
SERVOSTEERING BOX ....................................................................................................................................... 3B- 7
Dismantling and assembly .......................................................................................................................... 3B- 7
SERVOSTEERING PUMP .................................................................................................................................... 3B- 9
Removal and installation .............................................................................................................................. 3B- 9
ON VEHICLE SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 3B-10
Steering wheel inspection ........................................................................................................................... 3B-10
Steering force inspection ............................................................................................................................. 3B-10
Power steering fluid leakage inspection ........................................................................................................3B-11
Power steering hydraulic oil filter substitution ............................................................................................... 3B-11
Inspection power steering fluid level ..............................................................................................................3B-11
Air bleeding and steering liquid replacement................................................................................................ 3B-12
Hydraulic pressure inspection ..................................................................................................................... 3B-13
TIGHTENING TORQUES ...................................................................................................................................... 3B-15
DATA AND ALLOWED ASSEMBLING PLAYS ..................................................................................................... 3B-15
REQUIRED SERVICE MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................... 3B-15
3B