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  3. Zafira
    4. : Replacement of the steering rod head

Vauxhall Zafira - Video tutorial

Model: Vauxhall Zafira MK 1, Zafira A, T98 - Years 1999-2005
Part: Arm
Operation: Replacement of the steering rod head

If you hear play in the steering wheel or noisiness when running on the bumpy front wheel, it is likely that the steering box tie rod joint head has been damaged: then lift the car, remove the front wheel and unscrew the fixing nut of the steering box. ball joint from the hub; if possible, use the special extractor to remove the head from the hub seat or use the hammer as shown in the video; then loosen the counter nut on the tie rod and unscrew the old head (count the number of turns to try to maintain convergence); then screw the new one by the same number of turns and secure the head to the hub by tightening the lock nut; then tighten the lock nut.


Posted on 19 July 2023 by ScegliAuto



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