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8.3. OBJ ON-VEHICLE REMOVAL
NOTE:
RAP need not be removed; to remove OBJ on
vehicle disconnect the OBJ at Steering Knuckle.
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.
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.