Checking the fluid level in the power steering
1. Remove cover 1 from the power steering reservoir (see fig. 1.34). Check the cover seal for damage and replace if necessary.
2. Check the fluid level at 20°C, which should be between the marks "MIN" And "MAX".
3. Adjust the fluid level by topping up or sucking it out.
4. Screw on the lid of 1 tank.
Pic. 1.34. Power steering reservoir.
Checking the condition of the steering mechanism
5. Check the free play of the steering wheel (see fig. 1.35). Turn the steering wheel from left to right from start to finish. If the free play is more than allowed, check the free play of the steering rods and eliminate it. Permissible stroke - 30 mm.
Pic. 1.35. Check steering wheel free play.
6. Check up visually steering drafts and spherical support 1 on damages and correctness of fastening. Check the runout of the ball joints by pressing and pushing them in different directions with your hand. If the runout is more than acceptable, they must be replaced. Permissible runout - 2 mm.
7. Check the rubber boots of the ball joints 1 (see fig. 1.36). Check the covers for damage, correct installation of the contact surfaces. Replace ball joints with damaged boots.
8. Visually check the protective covers of the axle shafts 2 for damage and correct installation. Replace them if necessary.
Pic. 1.36. Check of rubber covers of spherical support and protective covers of semiaxes.
1. Rubber boots of ball joints,
2. Protective covers of semiaxes.