Steering Gear, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

NOTE:

Two technicians are required for adjusting. The adjustment is performed with the engine off.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Bring the steering gear into the center position. Refer to HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR, STEERING CENTERING .

-- Turning the steering wheel back and forth (approximately 30° off center axis) will produce a rattling noise if steering play is too large.

-- The second mechanic must carefully screw the adjustment screw -arrow- until the knocking noise can no longer be heard inside the vehicle.

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-- Perform a road test.

-- Make sure that when maneuvering or negotiating corners the steering self-centers without sticking, adjust if necessary.