C2 Rack Removal
Disconnect & Remove Battery
Preliminary operation |
Note: Systematically replace the seal | |
Disconnect: The connectors (2) & (1) | |
Lift and support the vehicle with front wheels suspended. | CAUTION: Place the front wheels in the straight on position. Lock the steering wheel in this position. |
Remove the bolt (3). Disengage the steering cardan joint by pulling on part "" of the steering column (at "a"). Remove the front road wheels. | |
Remove nuts (4) (Right and left side). | |
Extract the steering ball-joints (5); Using tool [1] (Right and left side). | |
Petrol engines - Remove screws (6). | |
Diesel engines - Remove clip (7). | |
Remove the nuts (8), (9) and (10). Fit the exhaust line on the rear crossmember. | |
Remove: The nuts (11), The studs (12) (TORX recess), N.B.: Recover the toothed washers (13). Support the front subframe with a lifting tool. Remove screws (14). Lower the cradle (petrol engine, until contact with the exhaust line). | |
Remove the steering mechanism (15) via the wheelarch. | |
CAUTION: Do not carry the steering mechanism by the electric motor. Store the steering mechanism in a box.
Refitting
CAUTION : Always replace the bolts (14). Always fit new Nylstop nuts.
Refit:
- The electric power steering mechanism (15) (By the wheel arch)
- The toothed washers (13)
- The studs (12) ; Tighten to 0,8 ± 0,1 daNm
- Position the front subframe on the bodyshell.
Refit:
- The bolts (14) ; Tighten to 10 ± 1 daN.m (Prior to RPO No. 12137)
- The bolts (14) ; Tighten to 8 ± 1 daN.m (From RPO 12138)
- The nuts (11) ; Tighten to 8 ± 0,8 daN.m
Petrol engines: Reinstall screws (6),
Diesel engines: Refit the screws (10), (9) and (8) & Refit the clip (7).
Couple up: The steering swivel joints (5); Tighten to 3,5 ± 0,3 daNm.
Refit:
- The steering cardan joint on the steering valve stem (check the presence of the safety clip)
- The bolt (3) ; Tighten to 2,2 ± 0,2 daNm
- The front wheels
- Return the vehicle to its wheels.
Reconnect:
The connectors (1) & (2), Refit the battery.
Check Tracking
Important:
Timing - Straight-On Position of Steering Rack
Preliminary operation - Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 -post lift.
Remove ( right hand side): The clips (1) & (2)
Remove the steering rack protection gaiter.
Timing
Turn the steering wheel to left hand full lock.
Measure dimension X.
Turn the steering wheel to right hand full lock.
Measure dimension Y.
Calculate the dimension L = (Y - X) : 2.
Position the steering rack to dimension " L" (mid point of the rack).
Additional operation
Refit:
The protective gaiter, The clips (2) & (1) (new)