TIAGO

STEERING

INSPECTION:

1. Remove rubber seal from the steering rack

and pinion assembly and inspect the condition

of rubber

seal i.e. for any cut or damage.

Replace rubber seal if found damaged.

2. Inspect steering rack for any external damage.

Replace damaged or worn out parts.

3. Check condition of tie rod ball joint. If found

cracked or excessive play, replace ball joint.

4. Replace tie rod ball joint nylon nut.

5. Check free rotating torque of pinion shaft. If

found jammed, replace steering rack

assembly. Inspect rubber bellows for any

rupture

Installation of steering rack and pinion

assembly on vehicle:

1. Fit rubber seal on steering rack assembly.

NOTE:

Please ensure the correct fitment of rubber seal

on steering rack assembly

2. Insert steering rack and pinion tie rod ends

through either side of steering knuckle.

3. Tighten both tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to

specified torque. Tightening torque as per

specified.

4. Tighten upper universal joint bolt to specified

torque. Tightening torque as per specified.

5. Tighten lower universal joint bolt to specified

torque. (Thus securing steering column with

rack). Tightening torque as per specified.

6. Mount spare wheel and tighten the knob.

7. Check for toe settings and do wheel alignment

if required. Refer wheel alignment procedure).

8. Refit both front wheels.

NOTE:

After replacement of Column / ECU /

Intermediate / Rack & pinion: Read DYC using

diagnostic tool. (Refer diagnostic tool user

manual for trouble shooting)