Checking Rack Neutral Position

GENERAL INFORMATION

Rack neutral position corresponding to straight-ahead driving. A. 325 mm.

23. TIE ROD (LH).

25. BOLT.

20. Tie rod (RH)

32. STEERING GEAR HOUSING BOOT

After completing any repair work on the steering gear, it is necessary to.

check the rack neutral position, which corresponds to the installation of the steered

wheels for straight-ahead driving of the vehicle.

Adjustment

Checking the clamp bolt position. A. The steering coupling clamp bolt must be located at the top of the steering shaft, and its axis must be horizontal.

1. CLAMP BOLT.

23. TIE ROD (LH).

29. Tie rod (RH)

Checking steering gear assembly correctness. A. Incorrect steering gear assembly (the clamp bolt axis is not horizontal).

1. CLAMP BOLT.

3. DASH PANEL HOLE SEAL BOOT.

23. TIE ROD (LH).

29. TIE ROD (RH).

32. STEERING GEAR HOUSING BOOT

PROCEDURE.

1. Install the KM-476 gauge plate between the tie-rod ends.

The gauge pin must engage the recess of the left (in the direction of travel) rubber bushing seat.

2. Hold the steering wheel in the position corresponding to straight-ahead driving. With the rack in neutral, dimension A must be 325 mm.

3. Check that the following conditions are met.

– The coupling clamp bolt must be located at the top.

of the steering shaft, and its axis must be horizontal.

– The steering wheel spokes must be symmetrical about the.

vertical and point downward.

If the clamp bolt axis is inclined, the steering gear has been assembled incorrectly (offset by one or more rack teeth). In this

case, it is necessary to remove the pinion shaft and reassemble the gear.

If the clamp bolt is horizontal but the steering wheel spokes are asymmetrical about the vertical (deviation exceeds 5 degrees),

remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft using the KM-210A puller,

center it, and install it again.

Recommendations for Power Steering Seal Replacement