Fiat Bravo Quiz
Steering

Removing and installing steering boot

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Removal

  • Mark the position of the front wheels relative to the wheel hub with paint.

    This allows the balanced wheel to be refitted in the same position. Loosen the wheel bolts. The vehicle must be standing on the ground.

    Raise the vehicle at the front and remove the front wheels.

  • Remove the tie rod end.

  • Cut through the clamps at both ends of the boot with side cutters and replace them with new clamps when installing. Screw clamps may also be used.

  • Pull the rubber boot off towards the outside.

Caution: If dirt has entered the steering gear, which can usually be assumed if the vehicle has been driven for some time with a defective boot, replace the grease filling in the steering gear. Dirt particles mixed with the grease act like grinding paste and will destroy the steering gear sooner or later.

  • In this case, remove both boots and pull them off the tie rod. Slowly turn the steering wheel to both sides to press the grease out of the steering gear. This does not remove all of the grease, but enough is pressed out.

Installation
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  • Lightly grease the inside of the boot at the collar - e - and slide it over the tie rod - c -.

  • Initially install the left rubber boot without clamps, as grease will be filled through it.

  • Secure the right boot to the steering rack housing - a - with screw clamp - d - and to the tie rod - c - with clamp - f -.

  • Install the tie rod ball joints.

  • Raise the vehicle so that the left side is slightly higher than the right side, so the grease flows through the steering gear when filling.

  • Fill the steering gear from the side with "Special Grease K-854" from Fiat. To make filling easier, move the rack back and forth.

  • Secure the left boot to the housing and to the tie rod with screw clamps.

  • Position the front wheels so that the marks made during removal line up. Before fitting, lightly grease the centering seat of the rim on the wheel hub and the conical surface of the wheel bolts with wheel bearing grease. Do not grease or oil the threads of the wheel bolts. Fit the wheels.

    Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to 90 N·m.

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