TIAGO

STEERING

7.3.3.4 OBJ ON-VEHICLE REMOVAL

NOTE

RAP need not be removed; to remove OBJ on

vehicle disconnect the OBJ at Steering Knuckle.

Refer on bench OBJ removal process.

7.3.3.5 DO’S & DON’TS

DON’TS

1. Never lift steering gear by holding bellows.

2. Never store steering gear resting on its

bellows.

3. Never store / transport steering gear with

bellows fouling with other objects.

4. Never remove port plug before connecting with

mating parts.

5. Never use cotton waste which will cause

contamination.

6. Do not adjust ball joint nuts except during

wheel alignment

7. Never lift steering gear by holding IBJ’s.

8. Do not remove the protective cap from the

input shaft during transit or before assy.

9. Do not remove the protective cap from the

OBJ during transit or before assy.

10.Do

not use cotton waste for cleaning.

NOTE

Bellow is a seal. Do not use sharp tools near

bellows if it can damage bellows.

! CAUTION

Damaged bellow or absence of clip can cause

water ingress and subsequent failure of Power

steering.

DO’S

1. Lift steering gear by holding mountings / body /

cylinder only.

2. Store / transport steering gear resting on body

/ cylinder only.

3. Use steering gears on ‘first in first out’ basis.

4. If any steering gear is dropped, inspect for

damage before using.

5. If any bellow is found damaged, replace it

immediately with a good part & with proper

position of clips

6. If any bellow clip is found missing, do not use

the defective steering gear. Instead use

another new steering gear

7. If the steering gear is off the vehicle, all ports

should be covered with protective plugs to

avoid contamination.