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Steering

Steering Mechanism Adjustment

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PROCEDURE 1. Set the front wheels to the straight-ahead driving position.

2. Screw in adjusting bolt 1 approximately 20° (2 – steering gear housing). 3. Perform a test drive. If the steering wheel does not return to the centre position after turning, gradually loosen adjusting bolt 1 until the steering wheel returns to this position. If play is detected, gradually tighten adjusting bolt 1 until the play is completely eliminated.

Warning: If the above adjustment does not achieve the required result, the steering gear is faulty and requires repair. Steering Mechanism Adjustment (power steering) PROCEDURE 1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle (see subsection 8.8). 2. Clamp the steering gear in a vise with soft metal jaws.

3. Loosen locknut 2 (1 – adjusting bolt; 3 – steering gear housing). 4. Turn adjusting bolt 1 using a special wrench until the toothed rack can be rotated easily by hand. 5. Tighten locknut 2. 6. Install the steering gear (see subsection 8.8).

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