The gaps that appear in the steering rod joints contribute to an increase in steering play, as well as to intensive wear of the tire tread. As a result, it leads to a decrease in the safety of driving on the road. Therefore, the replacement of the steering rods, in the hinges of which there are gaps between the pin and the liners, must be carried out on time. Fulfillment of such a requirement will help to avoid unjustified cash costs in the future.
Necessary
- - 19 mm box wrench,
- - puller for steering rods.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to carry out repairs related to the replacement of steering rods, it is necessary to drive onto a lift or a viewing hole.
Step 2
After that, from the bottom of the car, the nuts securing the ends of the steering rods to the pivot pin are unscrewed.
Step 3
With the help of a puller, the tips, one and then the other, are squeezed out of their regular places.
Step 4
Then, on the rod, removing the clamp from the boot, and sliding it to the tip, the tightening of the steering rod locknut is loosened, which is then unscrewed from the steering rack.
Step 5
Having finished with the dismantling of one tie rod, proceed to dismantle the other.
Step 6
New tie rods are installed in reverse order. But after replacing them, be sure to check the angles of vanishing and camber, which, as a rule, are violated after such repairs.
Step 7
If the car owner has experience in self-adjusting the geometry of the car, then he can do without car service. Everyone else cannot avoid visiting the stand for adjusting the toe and camber angles.
