B3EG1BK1 - 307
REMOVAL - REFITTING STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACK RODS
1 - SPECIAL TOOLS
[1] Rack rotation prevention device (-).0721-B .
[2] Roller wrench (-).0721-A .
[3] ball joint extractor (-).0709 .
[4] CLIC clip pliers (-).0172-Z .
2 - REMOVAL
Place the vehicle on a two-post ramp .
Remove the front wheels .
NOTE : the tool [1] prevents damage to the steering mechanism during the slackening-tightening of the track rod .
IMPERATIVE : the tool [1] must be positioned on the teeth of the rack, on the left for left-hand drive, on the right for right-hand drive .
Distributor valve pinion side :
Unseat the pipe (1) from the gaiter (2) .
Remove the collar (3) .
Remove the collar (4) .
Detach the sealing gaiter (2) .
NOTE : use a slip product (grease TOTAL N3924 / N3945) .
LEFT HAND DRIVE
Turn the steering to full left lock .
RIGHT HAND DRIVE
Turn the steering to full right lock .
ALL MODELS
Turn the steering wheel approximately 1/8 turns in the opposite direction .
Position the tool [1] as far as possible in the teeth of the rack and so that the supports with ball joints of the tool [1] can come into contact with the mechanical components (sub-frame, anti-roll bar...) .
Position the tool [2] on the connecting rod to be replaced .
NOTE : in the case of replacement of the connecting rod on the opposite side to the pinion, remove the gaiter but leave the tool [1] in place on the pinion side .
Remove the track rod (Using the tool [2]) .
3 - REFITTING
Refit the connecting rod to the rack .
Using the tool [2], tighten the connecting rod ; 8 da.Nm .
Remove the tool [1] .
Grease (TOTAL N3924 / N3945 grease) :
Fit a new gaiter (2) .
WARNING : position the mating surfaces of the gaiter correctly at (C) and (D) .
Fit the new retaining collar (4) and tighten it with the collar pliers [4] .
Fit the pipe (1) to the gaiter (2) .
Fit :
Programme the steering wheel angle sensor using the diagnostic equipment DIAG 2000 .