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STEERING
1
ADJUSTMENT POWER STEERING BOX
Service repair no - 57.10.13
WARNING: Adjustments of steering box
should not be required while in warranty
period. If box is stiff or tight and within
warranty, it must be returned to manufacturer. No
attempt must be made to introduce backlash.
1.Apply park brake, select 'P' in automatic
transmission and chock wheels. Support chassis
front on axle stands.
2.Remove engine undertray.
3.Disconnect drag link from steering drop arm.
4.Check torque to turn.
See Fault diagnosis,
Stiff Steering Checklist
5.Centralise steering box.See Centralise
Steering Box
NOTE: Only check for no backlash when
steering box is in central position.
NOTE: If steering wheel is not straight, it
should be repositioned.
See Repair,
Steering Wheel
The adjustment of the steering box ensures
any preload or end float present on centre is
removed.
6.The adjustment is obtained by rocking the drop
arm about centre whilst an assistant slowly
tightens the steering box adjuster screw.
7.Tighten the locknut when all backlash has been
removed.
8.Repeat the check for backlash. If backlash exists
loosen locknut and repeat adjustment
procedure.
9.Turn steering wheel lock to lock and check no
tightness exists.
10.Ensure front wheels are aligned and in straight
ahead position.
See Front Wheel Alignment
11.Adjust drag link 924 mm between ball joint
centres.
12.Connect drag link. Tighten to
40 Nm.
13.Lower vehicle to ground level and remove
chocks.
14.Road test vehicle.
See Fault diagnosis, Road
Test Procedure
NOTE: If steering wheel is not in straight
ahead position when vehicle is travelling
in a straight line, drag link length is
incorrect and is pushing drop arm away from
central position.
Drag link adjust
15.Right hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too long. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too short.
Left hand drive vehicles - if steering wheel is to
right, drag link is too short. If steering wheel is to
left drag link is too long.
16.Adjust drag link until steering wheel points
straight ahead when vehicle is travelling in a
straight line.
CENTRALISE STEERING BOX
1.To centralise the box, insert a suitable peg (hole
size 8.06 mm) into the rear of the drop arm and
into the steering box casing to enable rapid and
accurate setting on centre.
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82AIR CONDITIONING
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REPAIR PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Routine servicing, apart from visual checks, is not
necessary. The visual inspections are as follows:
Condenser
With a water hose or air line, clean the fins of the
condenser to remove flies, leaves, etc. Check the pipe
connections for signs of oil leakage.
Compressor
Check pipe connections for signs of oil leakage.
Check flexible hoses for swelling. Examine the
compressor belt for tightness and condition.
Sight glass and Receiver/Drier
Examine the sight glass for bubbles with the system
operating. Check connections for leakage.
Evaporator
Examine the refrigeration connections at the unit. If
the system should develop a fault, or if erratic
operation is noticed,
See Fault diagnosis,
Refrigeration System Faults
RECEIVER DRIER
Service repair no - 82.17.01
Remove
CAUTION: If receiver/drier is to be refitted,
the ports must be blanked off immediately
on disconnection. Exposed life of unit is
only 15 minutes.
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Recover refrigerant from system.
See
Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.
3.Remove 3 screws from bonnet locking platform
and remove radiator grille.
Automatic gearbox
4.Remove 4 bolts securing transmission oil cooler
to body.
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AIR CONDITIONING
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REPAIR 5.Disconnect 2 pipe unions from oil cooler. Use a
second wrench to support hose adapter.
6.Remove transmission oil cooler. Seal
connections.
All models
7.Remove bolt securing receiver/drier clamp.
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.
8.Move receiver/drier just sufficiently to gain
access to pipe flange bolts without distorting the
pipes.
9.Remove bolt securing each pipe flange to
receiver/drier.
10.Disengage pipe flanges and withdraw
receiver/drier from mounting bracket.
11.Remove 'O' ring from each pipe flange.Refit
12.Fit new 'O' ring to each pipe flange, lubricate
with refrigerant oil.
13.Position receiver/drier in mounting bracket with
inlet and outlet connections correctly aligned.
14.Engage pipe flanges, fit bolts in turn and tighten.
15.Fit clamp bolt.
Automatic gearbox
16.Refit transmission oil cooler. Use a second
wrench to support pipe unions.
17.Check gearbox fluid level, top-up if necessary.
All models
18.Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system.
See Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery
Recycling Recharging
19.Perform a leak test on disturbed joints.
20.Carry out a functional check.
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