Car steering Mercedes Sprinter I (903)

Steering — general information
All models are equipped with rack and pinion steering and hydraulic booster. The steering is located between the engine and the bulkhead, equipped with progressive...

Power steering fluid reservoir
Pic. 257. Location of the power steering fluid reservoir The power steering uses a spool operating in the cylinder. Depending on the direction of rotation of the...

Removing the steering gear
When carrying out any work on the hydraulic booster, the following rules must be observed: when carrying out all work, observe maximum cleanliness; before loosening any...

Replacement of tie rod ends and protective covers
To replace the tip, place the car on supports and remove the wheel. To replace the cuff, the tip with the hinge must be removed. Pic. 258. Tie rod connection with...

Steering play check
The following is a description of the actions during the periodic steering checks. Based on the results of the checks, we can conclude how to troubleshoot: on our own or...

Checking the play in the tie rod joints
Pic. 262. Tie rod: 1 - tie rod joint; 2 - protective cover With the wheel bolted on from below the vehicle, grasp hinge 1 (pic. 262) steering rod and shake it with...

Checking the protective covers of the steering mechanism
Pic. 262. Tie rod: 1 - tie rod joint; 2 - protective cover Shown in fig. 262 protective cover 2 should be checked along its entire length for cracks or cuts. Pay special...

Filling fluid in the power steering system
After repairing the steering mechanism, the hydraulic booster system should be filled with the fluid required by Mercedes-Benz and then the hydraulic drive system should...

Bleeding the hydraulic booster system
Bleeding the hydraulic booster system must be carried out in the following order: if the liquid level in the system stops decreasing after a short start of the engine,...

Checking the tightness of the hydraulic booster system
Since sometimes fluid can leak from the system, a little check will help determine the cause of the leak. The leak test of the system must be carried out with an...

Power steering pump drive V-belt, belt replacement
To drive the power steering pump, as well as for other units ahead of the engine, a V-belt drive is used. For a description of the removal and installation of the belt,...

Removal and installation of the hydraulic booster pump
Pic. 264. Location of the power steering pump and its tank on a diesel engine without turbocharging: 1 - flexible high pressure hose; 2 - return hose; 3 - pulley and...

Front wheel alignment
Adjusting the angles of the front wheels is carried out using optical instruments. Therefore, it is recommended to contact the service station if there is a suspicion of...

Possible malfunctions of a steering and ways of their elimination
1. Steering wheel is tight a. Uneven tire pressure. Bring it up to standard b. Insufficient fluid level in the power steering reservoir. Add liquid c. Jamming of the...