2. Disconnect the outer hinges of the steering wheel 18, see fig. 9.6.
Pic. 9.6. steering gear
1 - left steering rod, unregulated; 2 - fastening clip; 3 - steering gear; 4 - input roller transmission; 5 - hinge roller of the steering column; 6 - threaded end of the gear rack; 7 - casing of the hinged shaft of the steering column; 8 - steering gear casing; 9 - washer; 10 - internal ball joint; 11 - suspension beam; 12 - bolts of the transmission cage; 13 - safety nut of the inner hinge; 14 - rubber casing socket; 15 - steering rod right adjustable; 16 - safety nut of the external hinge; 17 - nut of the external hinge; 18 - hinge.
3. With the power steering system installed, disconnect the suction line 13 from the pump assembly, see fig. 9.7. Drain the liquid into the prepared vessel.
Pic. 9.7. Power steering
1 - pump; 2 - pipeline under pressure; 3 - oil tank; 4 - gasket; 5 - oil tank plug; 6 - right steering rod; 7 - external ball joint; 8 - steering gear casing; 9 - steering gear; 10 - left tie rod; 11 - return pipeline; 12, 14 - clamping belts; 13 - suction pipeline.
4. Where equipped, remove the gear movement bracket from the steering gear.
5. Raise and take out the casing of the cruciform hinge 7, see fig. 9.6 and slide it up the shaft to gain access to the clamping bolt. Loosen and remove clamping bolt (photo 9.15) connection of the transmission tribe with the steering column hinge.
6. To turn away and take out nuts both, fixing knot of a steering transfer, and to take out clips 2, see fig. 9.6. Note that the support bolts remain in the subframe. If necessary, these bolts can be removed by knocking them down with a metal punch.
7. In cars with a power steering system, it is necessary to disconnect the pipelines from the ends of the steering gear unit - pressure 2 and return 11 (pic. 9.7).
8. To be able to remove the steering gear assembly, it may be necessary to disconnect the steering column and lift it up so that the cruciate joint can be removed from the pinion shaft.
9. Remove the steering gear assembly through the hole in the casing of the left wheel wing niche.
10. In vehicles with a power steering system, use a jack to support the power frame, then unscrew and remove the left power frame bolt
11. Take out the steering gear unit on the left side, taking it out next to the slightly lowered reinforcement frame. The fluid line of the boost system must be plugged during the removal of the transmission to prevent debris from entering.
12. Remove the steering rods from the steering gear, as described in paragraph 7.
13. Installation is carried out in the reverse order to dismantling. All self-locking nuts must be replaced with new ones.
14. Set the wheels to drive straight and put on the steering column cruciform joint so that the steering wheel cross member is at its level.
15. All nuts and bolts must be tightened only after the vehicle is on the ground. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front wheel alignment.
16. On vehicles with power steering, remove the plugs from the fluid lines and from the air bleed hole in the tank cap. Connect the piping taking care not to let debris enter the system. Add fluid to the system as described in point 10 and finally check for leaks.
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