SECTION 14: STEERING
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DOB 2490-2789 | X3-45 Commuter PA1605 Maintenance Manual (Section 14 revised April 2018)
FIGURE 5: FUEL PUMP DRIVE AXLE
Set the fuel pump aside.
Clean around the power steering pump and
loosen the steering lines. Position a
container to catch any hydraulic fluid that
might drain from the pump or lines.
Unfasten the power steering pump bolts.
NOTE
Only unfasten the bolts marked with arrows.
FIGURE 6: POWER STEERING PUMP REMOVAL
Install the new power steering pump.
Torque-tighten bolts to specification.
NOTE
Use a new gasket.
Connect the hydraulic lines to the power
steering pump.
Install the fuel pump. Torque-tighten bolts to
specification.
NOTE
Use a new sealing ring. Check that the fuel
pump drive axle sits correctly in the power
steering pump.
Start the engine and let run for 5 minutes.
Make sure that there are no leaks.
6. STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL
FIGURE 7: STEERING COLUMN
To disassemble the steering column from system,
refer to figure 7 & 8. The steering column has no
lubrication points. The lower steering column
U-joint is easily accessible through the front
service compartment. The upper steering column
U-joint and the steering slip joint are accessible
from the front driver's area. To access these
joints, proceed as follows:
