FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the isolator clamp bolt?
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The recommended torque is 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should I ensure before disconnecting the Steering Gear?
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You need to ensure that the steering wheel must be secured in position.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to disassemble the Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly and Seals?
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You need to loosen both cylinder line fittings on the cylinder end of the gear assembly and loosen both fittings on the cylinder line assemblies at the valve end of the gear assembly. Then you need to remove both cylinder line assemblies from the rack and pinion gear assembly and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to adjust the Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload?
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You need to loosen the adjuster plug lock nut and tighten the adjuster plug. Then you need to tighten the adjuster plug lock nut to the steering gear housing.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to assemble the Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Assembly and Seals?
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You need to inspect the cylinder lines and replace the parts as needed. Then you need to install the new O-ring seals to the valve end of the cylinder lines. Finally, you need to install the cylinder line assemblies to the gear assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to disassemble the Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube?
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You need to remove the outer tie rod and remove the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly. Then you need to remove the tie rod end clamp from the rack and pinion boot and remove the boot clamp from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters. After that, you need to discard the boot clamp. Finally, you need to remove the rack and pinion boot, and the breather tube.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the long bolts?
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The recommended torque is 130 Nm (96 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: Which tool is required during the Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube replacement?
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You need to prepare the J 22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should I ensure during the Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube assembly?
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You need to ensure that the rack and pinion boot must not twisted, puckered, or out of shape in any way.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: Which tool is required during the Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload adjustment?
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You need to prepare the J 45059 Angle Meter.
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