Overview - Power Steering Gear

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Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Assembly Overview

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Right Tie Rod End
- Marked with an "R". Refer to Installing - Make sure the correct tie rod end is installed on each side
- Check dust caps for damage and correct seating
- Tapered plug must be free of oil and grease
- If necessary, clean with a dry rag, do not use cleaning solvent
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Hex Nut
- 70 Nm
Spring Clamp
Boot
- Check for damage
- Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
Clamp
- Always replace if removed
Tie Rod
- 100 Nm
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Seal
- Replace when removing the boot. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- For the allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
Power Steering Gear
- Removing and installing. Refer to POWER STEERING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Left Tie Rod End
- Marked with an "L". Refer to Installing - Make sure the correct tie rod end is installed on each side .
- Check dust caps for damage and correct seating
- Tapered plug must be free of oil and grease
- If necessary, clean with a dry rag, do not use cleaning solvent
- Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .