Petrol models
Relevant illustrative material is presented in the illustration Steering gear organization scheme and illustrations below, which include all references in the text.
Details of installation of the steering mechanism on petrol models
6 - steering arm; 8 - Steering gear; 15 - Hollow bolts of fitting connections; 16 - Steering shaft mounting bolt; 17 - Bolts of fastening of assembly of the steering mechanism
1. Using a suitable puller, press out the tie rod (9) from the steering arm (7).
2. On models equipped with 113 series engines, remove the left headlight assembly (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment) and steering pump (see Section Removal and installation of the steering pump).
3. Remove the radiator (see chapter Refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems).
4. Remove the line (14) power steering fluid cooling (see Section Removal and installation of the power steering fluid cooling line).
5. Remove hollow bolts (15) fittings and disconnect the hydraulic lines from the steering mechanism assembly, - drain the hydraulic fluid into a container prepared in advance.
6. Remove the bolt (16) and disconnect the steering shaft lower universal joint from the steering gear input shaft.
7. Turn out fixing bolts (17) and remove the steering gear assembly.
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Be sure to check fluid levels and make adjustments if necessary.
9. In conclusion, clear the memory of the processor of the on-board self-diagnosis system (see chapter Engine Electrical Systems) and adjust the angles of the front wheels (see part suspension geometry).
Diesel models
Models 463.323 (M612)
Relevant illustrative material is presented in the illustration Steering gear organization scheme and illustrations below, which include all references in the text.
Preparing to remove the steering pump (models 463.323)
13 - Pressure line; 15 - Left air duct; 16 - Right air duct; 17 - Auxiliary drive belt; 18 - Drive pulley; 19 - A/C compressor; 20 - Mounting clamp
1. Remove the cylinder head cover trim panels.
2. Remove the viscous coupling of the cooling fan drive (see chapter Refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems).
3. Remove the cooling system radiator (see chapter Refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems).
4. Remove the left (15) and right (16) intake ducts.
5. Remove the accessory drive belt (see chapter Engine).
6. Remove pulley (18) steering pump drive (11) (see Section Removal and installation of the steering pump).
7. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir.
8. Remove the A/C compressor (19) and, without disconnecting the refrigeration lines, take it aside.
9. Remove the left front wheel.
10. Remove the left block headlight (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).
11. Using a suitable puller, press out the transverse link (9) from the steering arm (7).
12. After following the procedures described in paragraphs 5 to 7 for gasoline engines, remove the steering gear assembly (8).
13. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. In conclusion, do not forget to adjust the angles of the front wheels (see part suspension geometry).
Models 463.333 (M628)
The relevant illustrative material is presented in the illustrations Steering pump installation details (models with M628 engines) (1 of 2), Steering pump installation details (models with M628 engines) (2 of 2) and illustrations below, which include all references in the text.
Cover location (22) in the wheel arch
1. Jack up the car and put it on stands.
2. Remove the left front wheel.
3. Remove the wheel arch protection locker.
4. Remove the left headlight (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).
5. Remove the air cleaner (1).
6. Remove the left air intake (2).
7. Remove the four screws, remove the dipstick and unscrew the oil filler cap, then remove the trim panel (4).
8. Remove the radiator (see chapter Refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems).
9. Remove the oil filter cover (20).
10. Pump out the fluid from the power steering reservoir (7).
11. Remove the tank (7) (see paragraphs 13 and 14 in Section Removal and installation of the steering pump).
12. Remove the accessory drive belt (14) from drive pulley (10) pump assembly (11) (see paragraph 15 in Section Removal and installation of the steering pump).
13. Loosen the air duct (21) on the cylinder head.
14. Remove the cover (22) in the wheel arch.
15. Remove the heat shield from the turbocharger.
16. Remove the left lower air duct (17).
17. Using a suitable puller, press the tie rod out of the steering arm.
18. After following the procedures described in paragraphs 5 to 7 for gasoline engines, remove the steering gear assembly (8).
19. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Be sure to check fluid levels and make adjustments if necessary.
20. In conclusion, clear the memory of the processor of the on-board self-diagnosis system (see chapter Engine Electrical Systems) and adjust the angles of the front wheels (see part suspension geometry).