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Power steering gear, adjusting (TRW)  
    
Note:  
     Two Mechanics are required when adjusting. 
Adjust with engine switched off     Adjusting steering box  
By turning the steering wheel back and forth (about 
30 to center axis) a knocking noise will be heard if 
there is excessive play.  - Raise vehicle on hoist. - Wheels in straight-ahead position. - Loosen locking nut (counter-hold with 3315/9). - Carefully turn adjustment screw (arrow) into cover 
until knocking noise can no longer be heard inside 
vehicle. 
- Tighten locking nut. - Complete a road test ensuring that when 
maneuvring or negotiating corners the steering 
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Power steering gear, disassembling and 
reassembling (TRW)  
    This repair is limited to replacing the sealing 
rings and, if necessary, the toothed rod. Steering 
gears that are damaged by an accident must be 
replaced.  
    For a satisfactory and successful repair, the 
greatest care, safety and proper tools are 
required. The special tool set 3315 that is 
pictured is also a part of this.  
    
Note:  
     Clean hose connections and their surroundings 
thoroughly before opening. 
     Thoroughly clean work place (workbench, vise) 
before starting work if necessary place paper 
towels on the working surface. 
     Place parts that have been removed on a clean 
surface. If the repair will not be carried out 
immediately, cover parts. 
     Do not use cloths with lint.      All the replacement parts that are needed are 
contained in the repair kit. 
     Only take replacement parts out of the package 
right before installing. Use only parts in original 
packaging. 
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1 - Tie rod  For removing, see tie 
rod, removing and installing (TRW and ZF power steering gear) 
 Page 48-77 2 - Boot  Installing, see tie rod, removing and installing (TRW and ZF) power 
steering),  Page 48-77 3 - Hose clamp  Open with nipper pliers  Installation position 
and tightening, see tie 
rod, removing and installing (TRW and ZF power steering),  
Page 48-77  Always replace 4 - Circlip  Always replace 5 - Lock washer 
6 - Toothed rod guide  Supplied in repair kit 
as assembly with 
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Power steering gear, disassembling  
    
- Tie rods, removing - see tie rod, removing and 
installing (TRW and ZF power steering),  Page 48-77     
- Close hose connections on power steering gear 
if not already done 
    
1 - Plastic locking screw     
2 - Plastic locking screw     Note:  
Use jaw covers and check jaw covers for 
contamination; e.g. metal chips or the like  - Clean outside of power steering gear - Open hose clamp and push back boot - Clamp steering gear with toothed rod in vise and 
remove tie rod     - Remove tie rod - Take steering gear out of vise, screw on bracket 
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Power steering gear, assembling  
    
Note;  
    All sealing rings should be lubricated with 
hydraulic oil before installing.     - Check whether the valve body housing -2- is 
absolutely clean on the inside, otherwise clean 
- Place sealing ring -1- on tool. The sealing lip -
arrow- points toward tool 
- Drive sealing ring into stop 1 - Sealing ring 2 - Valve body housing     - Make sure correct installation position of sealing 
ring in valve body 
- For better view, illustration shows valve tower in 
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Power steering gear, adjusting with new 
toothed rod      If a new toothed rod was used, the steering play 
should be adjusted according to the following 
description.  
- Drill a hole 5.1 mm in diameter in the center of the 
adjusting screw (on the back side center) 
- Thoroughly clean adjusting screw - Place toothed rod in center position (measure 
toothed rod excess right and left) 
- Install pressure piece and spring in housing if not 
done yet 
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Assembly overview: power steering 
gear (ZF)  
    It is not intended that repair work be carried out 
on the power steering gear. If complaints are 
received determine cause with the help of 
pressure tests, leakage test and troubleshooting 
programs. If a malfunction exists replace the 
power steering gear.  
    
Note:  
     Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.      Welding and straightening work on steering 
components is not permitted. 
     To grease the rack use only steering gear 
grease, Part No. AOF 063 000 04. 
     Type of oil: Hydraulic oil G 002 000      Oil system capacity: 0.7 - 0.9 Itr. (0.74 - 0.95 
qt) 
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1 - Power steering gear  Removing and 
installing  Page 48-15  Adjusting  Page 48-59  Checking steering 
moment  Steering gear with 
reduced steering 
moment only 
permissible for 
vehicles up to 85 kW  Steering moment on 
16 V and VR 6 
vehicles is approx. 2 
Nm higher 
2 - Hose clip  Always replace- use 
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