| Item name | Spare part catalog number | Description |
| 1 | - | Tie rod end |
| 2 | - | Lock-nut |
| 3 | - | Steering rod |
| 4 | - | Case |
| 5 | - | Connecting the inlet/outlet pipes to the pump |
| 6 | - | Hydraulic distributor housing |
| 7 | - | Input shaft |
| 8 | - | Supply/discharge pipelines |
| 9 | - | Steering gear housing fasteners |
| 10 | - | Gear housing |
The steering gear is located in front of the engine, under the auxiliary drive belt. The steering gear is mounted to the chassis using two brackets, to which it is attached with flange bolts and crown nuts. A special device on the nut prevents it from turning when the bolt is loosened and tightened. Crown nuts are used only once and should be replaced after dismantling the mechanism. Nylock M12 nuts can be used to replace crown nuts.
The steering mechanism has a single-piece cast aluminum housing, which contains a mechanical steering rack, a hydraulic distributor and a hydraulic booster.
The steering mechanism uses a rack with a piston, which moves in the housing on plain bearings. The drive pinion, connected to the hydraulic distributor, rests on the bearings and engages with the rack teeth. The toothed rack is pressed against the pinion by a spring-loaded plunger. This ensures the engagement of the teeth with a minimum gap. The pinion is connected to the hydraulic distributor by a torsion bar. The rotational movement of the steering wheel is converted into linear movement by the rack gear. This operation is initiated by the hydraulic distributor. The movement is converted into wheel rotation by adjustable rods.
On one side of the mechanism body there is a hydraulic booster piston with a diameter of 49 mm. Both ends of the piston are connected to the pressure chamber and the return chamber, which are connected to the hydraulic distributor via external metal tubes.
At each end of the mechanism there is a threaded hole designed for attaching the tie rod. The outer ends of the mechanism are covered with covers that protect it from dirt and moisture. The tie rod has a long threaded shank on which the tie rod end is attached. The thread allows you to adjust the toe-in of the steered wheels. After setting the appropriate toe-in, the position of the tie rod ends is fixed by tightening the lock nuts.
The entire length of the mechanism has a central hole. This hole ensures the air balance in the covers when the wheels turn. The covers can be replaced and are attached to the mechanism body and rods with special clamps.
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