Car steering Renault Espace 3

Steering — general information
The main steering element is a rack and pinion gear and a hydraulic booster. The steering shaft consists of two parts connected by a cardan garnish. Tie rods transmit force through the tie rod ends and steering knuckles...

Steering — technical data
Turning diameter, m: between walls - 11.4 between sidewalks - 10.6 The number of steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock is 3.16 Power steering pump On gasoline-powered vehicles, the pump is driven by a single...

Removing and installing the steering column
Pic. 9.1. Steering: A - cars with diesel engines; B - cars with gasoline engines; 1 - steering wheel; 2 - cover/airbag; 3 - connectors; 4 - steering column; 5 - steering gear; 6 - tie rod end; 7 - steering rod; 8 - tie...

Steering wheel and slip ring
Attention To exclude the possibility of unauthorized operation, do not work with pyrotechnic systems (airbags and seat belt pretensioners) near heat sources or open flames. The slip ring provides the electrical...

Steering gear
Due to the large size of the steering gear, to remove it it is necessary to disconnect the sub-engine frame from the body using a set of special tools T. Av. 1233-01, while the steering gear is removed through the left...

Tie rod axle ball joint
Replacing the steering linkage axial ball joint is carried out without removing the steering gear from the vehicle. Devices Dir. 1306-02 and Dir. 1305 are used respectively to hold the rack and loosen the axial ball...

Power steering pump for vehicles with F engines
Removal Place the car on a lift and lift the front wheels. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Clamps Mot. 453-01, clamp the flexible lines coming from the power steering fluid reservoir. Do...

Power steering pump for vehicles with Z engines
Removal Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Clamps Mot. 453-01, clamp the flexible lines coming from the power steering fluid reservoir. Do not allow liquid to leak. Disconnect the fluid...

Power steering pump for vehicles with G8T engines
Removal Place the vehicle on a two post lift Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the accessory drive belt. Remove the accelerator cable. Remove the reinforcement brace located between...

Removing air from the hydraulic power steering drive
Fill the tank with liquid to 3/4 of its volume. Start the engine and smoothly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times. Check for leaks and add fluid if necessary.

Troubleshooting power steering
The main problem with power steering is the lack of power when turning the steering wheel. The reasons for the lack of boost are determined by checking the oil pressure under the following operating conditions: no...

Checking the pressure generated by the power steering pump
Engine Z To prevent oil leakage from the hydraulic system, install pliers Mot. 453-01 for low pressure pipeline. Disconnect the high pressure line from the pump; oil may leak out. Install adapter Dir between the tube...