Removing
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands.
18.2 Disconnect the high pressure pipe (1) and return pipe (2) - the number 3 marks the lower coupling bolt of the intermediate shaft (Precis model shown)
2. Disconnect the hydraulic pipes and close them (18.2).
3. Make alignment marks on the intermediate shaft lower pivot and steering input shaft. Loosen the lower pivot pinch bolt.
4. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the pivot pin arms.
18.5а Elements of fastening of the steering mechanism
1. Bolt connection; 2. Collar; 3. Check; 4. Nuts for fastening the tips of the axle shafts to the pivot pins; 5. Tie rod end; 6. Mounting bracket; 7. Steering gear
18.5b Unscrew the mounting bolts of the steering gear mounting brackets (Precis model shown)
5. Supporting the steering mechanism, unscrew the fixing bolts (18.5a and 18.5b). Lower the steering gear, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering input shaft, and remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
Installation
6. Establish a steering mechanism into place and connect an intermediate shaft, having combined adjusting marks.
7. Establish steering mechanism fixing arms and tighten bolts to the demanded moment of an inhaling.
8. Connect the tie rod ends to the pivot pin arms.
9. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt and tighten to the correct torque.
10. Connect the hydraulic pipes to the steering gear and fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid.
11. Lower the vehicle and bleed the power steering system.