TIAGO TIGOR BSVI - SERVICE MANUAL

STEERING 15 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. 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. lower universal joint bolt after refitment of rack and pinion gear. 7. Mount spare wheel and tighten the knob. 8. Check for toe settings and do wheel alignment if required. Refer wheel alignment procedure). 9. Refit both front wheels. NOTE: After replacement of Column / ECU / Intermediate / Rack & pinion: Read DYC using diagnostic tool. (Refer diagnostic tool user manual for trouble shooting)