Reliant Kitten Estate, Workshop Manual

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4. Secure the outer end of the gaiter to the track rod end with
a clip.
5.
Refit the locknut and ball joint to the track rod, screwing
them on the same number of turns it required to remove them.
6. carefully mount the steering assembly in a vice with the end
to which the remaining gaiter has to be fitted uppermost.
7. Traverse the rack to that the upper track rod is in the fully
extended position.
8. Pour 0.189 litres (1/3 pint) of SAE 90 Hypoid gear oil into
the steering gear casing underneath the track rod inner ball joint.
Traverse the rack as necessary to assist the flow of oil.
9. Fit the remaining gaiter in position and secure with the
screw clips so that the track rod is capable of accommodating full
movement from lock to lock.
10. Refit the locknut and track rod ball joint screwing them on
the same number of turns needed to remove them.
Replace the rack assembly in the vehicle and check the tracking,
adjusting if necessary. Tighten the lock nuts securing the track rod end
ball joints.
Steering specification
Type Rack and Pinion
Turning circle 7.32 m (24 feet)
Castor 12 degrees
Camber 1 degree positive
Toe-in Zero
King pin inclination 9 degrees
Pinion preload shims:
0.050mm (0.002 in) Pt No. 24396
0.127 mm (0.005 in) Pt No. 24397
0.254 mm (0.010 in) Pt No. 24938