TIAGO

STEERING

7.2.3.5 RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

1. Remove lower universal joint bolt and make

steering rack free from the steering column

assembly.

2. Remove both front wheels (Refer wheel

removal procedure / Wheels and tyres group).

3. Remove tie rod ball joint nyloc nut.

4. Remove tie rod end by using tie rod ball joint

puller. (Part No. 2871 5890 4601).

NOTE:

Steering arm should not be hammered for

removal of tie rod outer ball joints as this may lead

to damage of steering arm part.

5. Follow steps (3) and (4) to remove tie rod ball

joint from other side.

6. Remove four mounting bolts of steering rack

and pinion assembly from Steering Gear

Mounting Panel

7. Take out steering rack and pinion assembly

from either side of steering knuckle.

REFITMENT:

For assembly follow reverse procedure of

removal.

NOTE

There is a poka-yoke provided at steering pinion

to lower and upper universal joint (UJ) mounting.

The UJ can be fitted in one direction only.

Always ensure to fit the “Pinion locator“ for

proper fitment of UJ’s.