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11. Do not remove the protective cap from the
input shaft during transit or before assy.
12. Do not remove the protective cap from the
OBJ during transit or before assy.
13. Do not start the engine without filling power
steering fluid in the System.
14. Do not do the wrong entry of the tread at
pressure & Return port when connecting the
hydraulic pipes in Steering gear.
15. Do not use cotton waste for cleaning.
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.
E. STEERING PUMP :
i. PRESSURE PORT CONNECTOR :
Dismantling:
1. Hold the pump in proper fixture.
2. Loosen and remove the pressure port
connector using a spanner.
3. Separate the connector, valve, spring and “O”
ring.
NOTE:
Use new “O” ring at the time of assembly.
INSPECTION:
1. Check for scoring marks and damages in the
“O” ring seating areas and damages in the
thread.
2. Check for damages and thread worn out.
NOTE:
Discard all rubber parts and sealing washer and
use new one at the time of assembly.