Power Steering Box: Notes
CAUTION:
Before removing any parts of steering linkage, it is imperative that road wheels are positioned straight ahead. Then steering wheel removed to prevent cruise control spiral cassette being wound up or damaged.
CAUTION:
After refitting steering linkage parts follow correct procedure to ensure that road wheels, steering box and steering wheel are correctly positioned relative to each other when in straight ahead condition. If steering wheel requires repositioning, ensure drive pegs on cruise control cassette are correctly positioned before steering wheel is replaced. This ensures drive pegs locate in their holes in rear of steering wheel. After final alignment, connect multiplug to cassette, tighten steering wheel securing nut and fit trim.
NOTE:
When drag link is disconnected from steering box, travel available at steering wheel to each full lock is not equal. Steering box is asymmetric; to set box on center follow correct procedure.
Whenever any part of system, is removed or disconnected, utmost cleanliness must be observed. Disconnected ports and hoses must be plugged to prevent ingress of dirt. If metal sediment is found in system, establish cause, rectify and flush system. Do not start engine until reservoir is full, as pump will be damaged. Metric pipe fittings are used with "O" ring pipe ends on fittings to steering box. Follow normal "O" ring replacement procedure whenever pipes are disconnected. See OIL SEALS . Ensure use of compatible metric components when installing replacement pipes.