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STEERING
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C. FEED PIPE :
1. Long Feed Pipe :
Dismantling:
1. Unscrew the flare nut of long feed pipe at
housing and rack end and remove long feed
pipe.
INSPECTION:
Check for any damage or bend on the long
feed pipe.
Assembly:
Properly orient the long feed pipe, enter the
nuts at both ends in the respective ports of
rack tube and housing and tighten the nuts
evenly to the specified torque.
NOTE:
For torque value refer tightening torque table.
2. Short Feed Pipe:
Dismantling:
1. Unscrew the flare nut of short feed pipe at
housing, rack end, and remove short feed
pipe.
INSPECTION:
Check for any damage or bend on the short
feed pipe.
ASSEMBLY:
Properly orient the short feed pipe, enter the
nuts at both ends in the respective ports of
rack tube and housing and tighten the nuts
evenly to the specified torque.
NOTE:
For torque value refer tightening torque table.
D. DO’S & DON’TS :
DON’TS:
1. Never lift steering gear by holding bellows.
2. Never lift steering gear by holding Feed pipes.
3. Never store steering gear resting on its
bellows.
4. Never store steering gear resting on its feed
pipes.
5. Never store / transport steering gear with
bellows / feed pipes fouling with other objects.
6. Never remove port plug before connecting
with mating parts.
7. Do not remove the feed pipe assembly from
the gear port; remove it only when replacing
the feed pipe.
8. Never use cotton waste which will cause
contamination.
9. Do not adjust ball joint nuts except during
wheel alignment
10. Never lift steering gear by holding IBJ’s.
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.