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STEERING
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!! WARNING
Steering arm should not be hammered for removal
of tie rod outer ball joints as this may lead to
damage of steering arm part.
5. Follow steps 3 and 4 to remove tie rod ball joint
from other side.
6. Remove four mounting bolts of steering rack
and pinion assembly from Steering gear
mounting panel.
7. Take out steering rack and pinion assembly
from either side of steering knuckle.
REFITMENT:
For assembly follow reverse procedure of removal.
NOTE:
There is a poka-yoke provided at steering pinion
to lower and upper universal joint (UJ) mounting.
The UJ can be fitted in one direction only.
Always ensure to fit the “Pinion locator “for proper
fitment of UJ’s.
INSPECTION:
1. Remove rubber seal from the steering rack and
pinion assembly and inspect the condition of
rubber
seal i.e. for any cut or damage. Replace
rubber seal if found damaged.
2. Inspect steering rack for any external damage.
Replace damaged or worn out parts.
3. Check condition of tie rod ball joint. If found
cracked or excessive play, replace ball joint.
4. Replace tie rod ball joint nylon nut.
5. Check free rotating torque of pinion shaft. If
found jammed, replace steering rack assembly.
Inspect rubber bellows for any rupture
Installation of steering rack and pinion
assembly on vehicle:
1. Fit rubber seal on steering rack assembly in
proper alignment.
NOTE:
Please ensure the correct fitment of rubber seal on
steering rack assembly
2. Insert steering rack and pinion tie rod ends
through either side of steering knuckle.
3. Tighten both tie rod ball joint nyloc nut to
specified torque. Tightening torque as per
specified.
4. Tighten upper universal joint bolt to specified
torque. Tightening torque as per specified.
5. Tighten lower universal joint bolt to specified
torque. (Thus securing steering column with
rack). Tightening torque as per specified.
6. Check for toe settings and do wheel alignment
if required. Refer wheel alignment procedure).
7. Refit both front wheels.
NOTE:
•
After replacement of Column / ECU /
Intermediate / Rack & pinion: Read DYC
using diagnostic tool.
•
If warning lamp is OFF and no heavy
steering is observed, then ignore this DTC
U1609-81.
•
If warning lamp is OFF and heavy steering is
observed, then check for other DTCs logged
along with this DTC U1609-81. (Refer
diagnostic tool user manual for trouble
shooting).