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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.
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.
11. Don’t hit or hammer steering wheel to avoid
capsule collapse & column serration
damage.
12. Don’t use improper packing parts or fell
down parts possibilities of column tube
collapse.