Power steering gear - removal and refitting
Note: New power steering fluid hose O-rings will be required when refitting.
Removal
1 The procedure is as described for manual
steering gear with the following differences
(see illustration).
28.1 Power steering gear components
A Pinion locknut assembly
B Pinion
C Pinion upper bearing and seal
D Slipper assembly
E Pinion lower bearing assembly
F Rack
G Tie-rod
H Tie-rod end
J Gaiter
K Rack support bearing and seal
L Inner rack seal and support bearing
M Rack support bearing locking wire
N Steering gear housing
2 Before removing the steering gear from the suspension crossmember, place a suitable container beneath the steering gear. Unscrew the single bolt securing the power steering fluid hoses to the pinion housing. Unscrew the hose unions and drain the power steering fluid. Plug the ends of the hoses and the steering gear apertures, or cover them with masking tape to prevent dirt ingress.
Refitting
3 When refitting the fluid hoses, use new
O-rings, and take care not to overtighten the
unions. Note that with the unions fully
tightened it is still possible to rotate and move
the hoses.
4 On completion of refitting, bleed the power steering fluid circuit (Section 34).
See also:
Diagram 3a: 1986-on Ancilliary circuits all models
Diagram 3a: 1986-on Ancilliary circuits all models ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines
Removal
Note: The cylinder head must only be
removed when the engine is cold. New
cylinder head bolts and a new gasket must be
used on refitting.
1 Disconnect the battery ear ...
Engine dismantling, examination, renovation and reassembly - general
information
Dismantling
1 It is best to mount the engine on a
dismantling stand but if this is not available,
stand the engine on a strong bench at a
comfortable working height. Failing this, it will
have to ...