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How to install power steering on UAZ cars of different models? Installation of power steering UAZ

So, I decided to install power steering. An installation kit was purchased from Avtodetalservice (ADS). At first glance, it lacks something, but we’ll buy something more.

The UAZ is in the garage, the only thing that stops it from working is the negative temperatures in the garage. At the same time, there are plans to install a wood stove in the garage, so as not to depend on electricity.

The weekend has arrived.

So what do we have? Auto and power steering kit.
We remove the steering wheel, the steering column switches, the old steering column, and disconnect the steering rod. We unscrew and knock down the steering bipod, unscrew and remove the steering gear.
Hurray, the place to install the new kit is ready.

I'm trying the steering gear in place, but it doesn't fit. Why?
Reading the manuals...
It turns out that the sets are different. It flashed through my head: “Your car! Why do they make different steering gearboxes?” Upon further study of this topic, it was found that my kit No. 004–40 is for installation on a 409 engine.
I had to spend the weekend installing a new steering column and a new luxury gazelle steering wheel, connecting the steering column switches. I spent the remaining time reading the UAZbook website.

Well, this one doesn't fit - we'll look for another one. For some reason they were not available in the stores “Everything on UAZ” and “Planet Zhelyazyaka”.

I had to order 4x4uaz from the online store.

I picked up kit No. 004-20. Everything is in a box made of plywood. Upon inspection, the following was found:
Seller IP Pyanov (website - autogur73).
A detailed examination revealed positive and negative points:
Positive:
- there is a steering gear;
- there is a bipod for the steering gear;
- there is a cardan for installing a new type of steering column (a wedge is inserted on one side);
- there is a bracket for attaching the power steering pump to the engine;
- there is an adjusting L-shaped plate;
- there is a power steering pump;
- there is a power steering pump pulley;
- there is a tank with fasteners for the fender liner;
- all bolts and screws are present;
- there are fittings for connecting a high pressure hose;
- there are copper rings;
- there is a simpleton for the pump under the fan;
- there is a belt, a high pressure hose and a low pressure hose;
- there are normal hose clamps;
- there is a pulley for the second belt;
- there is a wedge for securing the cardan to the steering gearbox;

Negative:
- there is no mounting bracket for the power steering pump! (and without it there is no way to install the pump on the bracket securing it to the engine);
- no steering rod;
- with one copper ring the size was missed;
- the wedge for attaching the cardan to the steering gear does not fit (apparently they took it from the bicycle department).

I am writing a letter to the site, verbatim:
I received my order today. I arrived at the garage and checked the power steering kit. I realized what was missing:
- short tie rod;
- bracket for power steering pump
The answer is also verbatim:
Hello, this is not currently included in the kit, but many other things are included
not in the picture, but what you have in the box, there are instructions for
installation, install according to it and everything will work out for you

Well, what can you do, it’s good that there is somewhere to borrow (the old set, which did not fit, has not yet been sold).

Another weekend and back to the garage.
On the agenda is the installation of a power steering kit 004-20 old model range, spring or spring suspension.

Taking into account the experience of the previous weekend, I tried to install the steering gear straight away. So, with a little wisdom, it was established that he was in his regular place. However, a small ambush was discovered at the initial stage, namely the small distance from the injection hose bolt to the engine gear cover.

Everything was once again postponed until next weekend.

Installation of power steering kit 004-20.

Step 1: Install the second pulley

We take a pulley to install the second belt.

We twist and turn and look. There is a peculiarity, no matter how it doesn’t get up right away, one of the holes is displaced. Therefore, we estimate the location or take a caliper and measure the distances.

Having figured out how to combine, we install and tighten the bolts (the original ones won’t fit, we need longer ones). The pulley is pressed onto the original crankshaft pulley.

Step 2. Installing the bracket on the engine.

The one sold in the store is not suitable!

Take the power steering pump mounting bracket from the kit.
Here he is.

and put it in place of the factory gasoline filter. Tighten the nuts.

So we have room left for the third fastening. But alas, there is no hole in the head with threads. We'll drill it ourselves. We mark the middle with a core. Remove the bracket. Remove the valve cover.

We plug the holes where chips can get in. We take a drill or screwdriver, a drill and drill a hole, cut the thread with a tap.
I have a technological boss in the cylinder head, on the inside, so the hole is not through.

Well, it's ready

We put the valve cover back and install the bracket through the washers to the cylinder head (so that the bracket does not press the valve cover).
We take the power steering pump, attach a pulley and bracket to it and attach it to the bracket that we screwed to the cylinder head. Don't forget to put an "L" shaped plate to adjust the belt tension.

We put on a belt.

We tighten it with the help of an “L” shaped plate.

Part 3. Steering gear (RR) and grinder-file.

Having read UAZbuki. I decided to sharpen the PP and the cap of the discharge hose fitting.

So, carefully holding the PP in a vice, I took a caliper and roughly outlined the intended area for removal. We will shoot from the side of the plane that is applied to the frame.

We take a grinder (small), sharpen it, and use a large file to level the areas. There is a lot of metal dust, so it is better to provide a respirator.

Here is a photo of the intermediate work, to show how much I ground off and put a file on top. It can be seen that about 2-4 mm have been ground off on the right. So we cut down the entire site.

Using improvised means, we also grind off the head at the fitting. I placed a bolt nearby for clarity; the head was the same thickness.

Step 4. Installing the PP on the frame.

We paint over the open areas with paint or something else. First, we attach the high-pressure hose (remember to put copper washers on the bolt, then the hose and the washer again, and only then into the body of the RR. Next, we install the RR from the bottom - from the radiator side and fasten it with bolts from the old RR.

This is what happened.

For comparison, it was not turned

Step 5. Installing the tank, hoses, bleeding the system.

So, we install the reservoir in a convenient place, taking into account that the hoses do not bend, and the upper oil level in it is higher than the power steering pump.

We connect the hoses, fill in the oil, and bleed it with the front wheels hanging up. We check for leaks.

The topic was actively read on the UAZbuki website
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Step-by-step installation of power steering on a UAZ 469 The effect of using a power steering cannot be exaggerated. It helps reduce the physical stress on the driver when driving off-road by 2-3 times. This is the best tuning for UAZ. This is especially noticeable when driving for a long time in difficult road conditions. The original power steering kit includes all the necessary parts. Algorithm for performing the work: 1.Remove the steering wheel. 2.Remove the steering column along with the universal joint. 3. Unscrew the nut and disconnect the steering rod from the bipod. 4. Unscrew the 3 bolts of the steering mechanism. 5. Place the bipod from the kit on the shaft of the new steering mechanism with power steering and tighten the nut that secures it. 6. We install the new steering mechanism in place of the old one and secure it with 3 bolts. 7.Connect the bipod with the steering rod. Tighten and cotter the fastening nut. 8. Cut off the bracket that mounts the old steering column; it will interfere with the installation of the new one. 9.Place the plastic attachment from the kit onto the new steering column and secure it with glue. 10. Install the contact screw and horn bushing from the old column into the nozzle. 11.Attach the metal column support from the kit to the car body with M6 bolts. 12. We put a rubber ring, washer and castle nut on the new column, then insert it into the support and secure it with a stepladder. 13.Insert the propeller shaft from the kit between the column and the steering mechanism. We combine its hole with the wedge from the kit. We determine the entrance hole (the widest one) and hammer in the wedge with light blows of a hammer through a drift. 14. We put regular and spring washers on the wedge threads and lock it with a nut with a cotter pin. 15. We fasten the splines of the other end of the new shaft in the same way as the old cardan was fastened. 16.Finally fasten the steering column. The length between the shaft joints should be 30 cm. 17. Tighten the castle nut and install the steering wheel. 18.Connect the wires and adjust the position of the horn bushing. The steering mechanism has been replaced, you can continue installing the power steering parts. INSTALLING THE POWER POWER PUMP AND RESERVOIR Procedure: 1. Remove the cooling system fan, crankshaft pulley and drive belt. 2. Unscrew the pump bolts and attach the radiator fan to the water pump hub using the spacer included in the kit and longer bolts. 3. We install the power steering pump pulley in place of the crankshaft pulley so that the ignition mark faces backwards, in the direction of travel of the car. 4.Secure the new pulley using longer bolts. 5.Unscrew the bolts and remove the fuel filter along with the bracket. In its place we install the power steering bracket. 6. Unscrew the top nut securing the pump and install the bracket from the power steering kit on the stud with the lug facing backwards. Then tighten the nut back. 7.Attach the pump with the bracket to the bracket and insert the stop with the tip and lock nut between the bracket and the bracket. We connect the bracket and the bar with the bolt from the kit. 8. We put the power steering belt on the pulleys and adjust its tension. To do this, we achieve parallelism of the rotation axes of the pulleys, limiting the bending of the bracket by turning the stop out of the tip. Normal belt deflection should be in the range of 12 - 17 mm when pressed by hand. It should be placed perpendicular to the plane of the pulleys. 9.After the belt tension is adjusted, finally tighten all the pump mounting bolts and lock the stop and tip with a lock nut. 10.Install the fuel filter into the square hole. The pump is installed, after that you need to: drill 3 holes in the left mudguard of the engine compartment, attach a bracket to the mudguard and use a clamp, bolts and nuts to secure the reservoir to it; connect the reservoir with the pump and steering mechanism with polymer hoses; pour multi-grade transmission oil into the system; turn the steering wheel in both directions until it stops (hanging the front wheels) to remove air from the system; start the UAZ 469 engine, check the operation of the power steering and, if necessary, add fluid to the tank. If the oil in the tank foams when the engine is running, it means the system is leaking. Stop the engine, seal the hoses and bleed the system again.

The UAZ Patriot car has a device in the design of the steering mechanism, which is popularly called power steering or hydraulic power steering. A hydraulic booster is a device through which human physical labor is facilitated. All a person needs is to hold the steering wheel in his hands, and you can even control it with just one finger. In this material we will consider the purpose of power steering, as well as its structure and the principle of carrying out repair work on a UAZ Patriot SUV.

The main purpose of the power steering device is to make driving easier. Thanks to the presence of power steering on the UAZ Patriot SUV, turning the steering wheel is much easier and more comfortable. After all, turning the steering wheel without a power steering on such a 2-ton car is quite difficult, and this can provoke the development of an emergency situation while driving. In addition, prolonged driving would lead to rapid fatigue of the driver. Therefore, a device was developed that made human work easier.

The hydraulic booster is a complex mechanism that includes the following main devices:

  1. Pump.
  2. Hydraulic cylinder.
  3. Distributor.
  4. Connecting hoses.
  5. Tank for refilling working fluid.

Let's consider the purpose of each of these power steering elements.
Pump 1 serves to maintain pressure and circulate working fluid throughout the system. The pump is a mechanism that is attached to the car engine and is driven by a belt drive from the crankshaft of the SUV.

The hydraulic cylinder is designed to rotate the wheels under the influence of fluid pressure. The hydraulic cylinder is built into the steering mechanism system 3, thereby ensuring this function. Below is a design diagram of the power steering device on a UAZ Patriot.


Distributor 2 is designed to distribute the flow of working fluid into the required cavity of the hydraulic cylinder. The distributor is the device through which a certain amount of fluid is directed to the hydraulic cylinder or tank.

Tank 6 is a plastic reservoir for storing and adding working fluid to the system. In addition to the liquid, the tank also contains a special filter and an oil control dipstick.

The design of the power steering on a UAZ Patriot SUV cannot be done without connecting hoses 5. These hoses are designed to work under high pressure, so they must ensure high tightness of the system.

Fluid circulation is ensured by hoses between the hydraulic cylinder and the distributor. Low pressure hoses ensure the flow of fluid from the reservoir to the pump and from the distributor to the reservoir.

How the device works

The functioning of power steering on a UAZ Patriot SUV is based on the movement of the spool when the steering wheel is rotated in different directions. During the rotation of the wheel, when performing a maneuver, the spool moves, thereby opening the drain lines. When a certain line is opened, oil moves under pressure to the required areas of the device. The fluid exerts pressure on the piston, which ultimately causes the wheels to turn. When the driver stops turning the steering wheel, the spool stops and the neutral position of the distributor body stops.

Liquid flows from the discharge line to the drain line, whereby the pump pumps oil through the system. If the hydraulic pump fails, you will not lose control of the car at all, which is another advantage of this mechanism.

Reasons for repairs

Every mechanism tends to break down, and the power steering on a UAZ Patriot SUV is no exception. The grounds for repair are the following:

  1. The appearance of extraneous noise from the device.
  2. The appearance of oil leaks on the elements of the mechanism.
  3. The occurrence of microcracks in low and high pressure hoses.
  4. Increased effort required on the steering wheel.
  5. Decrease in liquid level in the tank.

You can repair the power steering of a UAZ Patriot SUV yourself, but it all depends on the type of malfunction, so you need to first find out the cause. There are the following reasons for which device repair is required:

  1. If an uncharacteristic noise of its operation occurs in the mechanism of the device, then this indicates wear of the bearing elements. In this case, they should be replaced. But, in addition, extraneous noise can be caused due to a foreign substance entering the liquid or when filling the system with an unsuitable liquid.
  2. If leakage of working fluid is detected, then the place of such action should be found. At the same time, it is important to inspect all hose connections, where working fluid leaks most often occur.
  3. If the oil level in the power steering reservoir decreases, this indicates the need to replace the reservoir or connecting hoses soon.
  4. The presence of microcracks in high-pressure hoses is a key sign that the device may soon fail during operation. Therefore, during preventive maintenance, if cracks are detected in the hoses, the latter must be replaced. Repair of high pressure hoses is not carried out and after they are worn out, they must be disposed of.
  5. As the load on the steering wheel increases, the hose ruptures, requiring immediate replacement.

If you resort to checking the integrity of the device, it is important to perform a number of the following actions:

  • check the fluid level in the tank;
  • check the serviceability of the tank;
  • check the integrity of the hoses for microcracks and oil leaks;
  • check the integrity of the pump;
  • check the condition of the fluid in the tank.

Power steering repair on a UAZ Patriot SUV usually includes seals, bearings and hoses, and can be done independently.

More complex repairs involving failure of a pump, distributor or hydraulic cylinder are best left to professionals. At this stage, we can summarize and note that the power steering on the UAZ Patriot is a key element between the steering and the driver, therefore the serviceability of this device is reflected mainly in the safety of passengers and the driver.

You can check your BMR and if you need to reduce it!

Power steering for UAZ 469 allows you to reduce the effort required to turn the steering wheel several times. This is especially noticeable in off-road conditions, when you have to be in constant tension and actively control the car.

Justified tuning

Many owners resort to installing power steering (power steering), as it radically changes the handling characteristics. This process has many technical subtleties that must be taken into account and implemented correctly. Therefore, installation (as well as subsequent possible repairs) should be entrusted to professionals. This modification will take a little time and it’s difficult to call it expensive.

Of course, the initial stage will be to inspect the UAZ 469 for possible obstacles and select a suitable power steering kit.

The installation itself looks like this:

  1. Removing the steering wheel, steering column and joint connecting to the cardan.
  2. Disconnecting the rod, which is secured with bolts.
  3. Replacement of the steering mechanism and its connection.
  4. Reinstalling the hinge, column and steering wheel. In the process, you may need to cut off old fasteners that are no longer needed - it all depends on how much they interfere. The new speaker is mounted in a slightly different way, which should not be confusing.
  5. Installation of tank and pump Power steering for UAZ 469. To operate, the device requires the presence of liquid in the system (the level of which must be constantly monitored during operation).
  6. Filling with all-season transmission oil. It is important to completely eliminate air from the system - it has a bad effect on overall performance. Foaming is a bad sign.
  7. Checking the interaction of all elements of the hydraulic booster. Often, this stage causes the most problems and takes a lot of time. Inconsistencies must not be left, as they may affect the handling of the car.

Like the car itself, the unit in question is highly durable and reliable. The repair statistics for it are small, and no special costs are expected in the future. The main cause of breakdowns is increased loads resulting from an unfavorable combination of factors or an excessively harsh driving style.

TO Power steering for UAZ 469 easy enough to get used to. This is the most frequently implemented modification, which fully justifies itself. All the advantages of this mechanism will be immediately noticeable on rough terrain.

Recently, almost every manufacturer equips their cars with an amplifier. It can be either hydraulic or electric. The latter type is actively used on domestic Kalinas of the first and second generations. On cars of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, namely the Patriot, they use a classic amplifier with hydraulic drive. But many people ask the question: why not install power steering on UAZ of other models? Indeed, there are many cars that are still not equipped with such an option. These are the “Loaf” and the 469th UAZ, popularly called the “Kozlik”. In today's article we will look at how to do it yourself.

Characteristic

At the moment, almost all budget cars are equipped with such an amplifier. However, owners of old cars have a desire to retrofit their car with power steering. This is a very useful option. Even with a large diameter steering wheel, the effort required to control the car will be several times less. This is especially noticeable when parking in densely populated cities. The power steering itself is a part of the car and is powered by a pump. This also includes the steering column. The usual factory one does not fit here. There are many advantages of this system.

The first is the comfort of control, because you no longer need to turn the steering wheel as much as before. The second is reliability. The hydraulic booster practically does not fail. The third advantage is ease of maintenance. You will not have any difficulties when operating such a car. Even if the amplifier breaks, you can fix it with your own hands. Moreover, it is quite possible to get to the garage with such a breakdown. The only thing that will happen is that the ease of control will deteriorate. The steering wheel will become “heavy”. By the way, for the first time such an amplifier was installed on Gorky’s “Chaika”. GAZ-13 was the first car with power steering.

Disadvantages of modification

Among the disadvantages of installing power steering on a UAZ-469 with your own hands, it is worth noting the poor information content of the steering wheel at speeds of more than 60 kilometers per hour. If without a booster it becomes stiffer, then with power steering it turns just as easily as at 10 km/h.

On the other hand, UAZ is not a car for racing. Therefore, if the budget allows, such a modification is quite acceptable. By installing power steering on a UAZ-469 from a foreign car, you will reduce the load on your hands by three times when crossing off-road terrain or parking in a cramped yard.

What will we need to buy?

To do this, we need to purchase a power steering column, as well as a pump. The latter will create and maintain the necessary pressure in the control system. The operation of the element is carried out by a drive belt. We will also need a fluid storage tank and connecting hoses. The latter are divided into two types - low and high pressure. The first will drive “return” into the tank, and the second serves to circulate liquid in the system itself. As for the amount of liquid that is used in the system, it is not too much. For UAZ, 1.2 liters of special oil is enough. It differs from motor oil in viscosity and consistency.

How to install?

To do this you need to remove the steering wheel. Here you will need not just a set of keys, but a puller. You can't just remove the steering wheel. This puller looks like this:

It will be impossible to remove the wheel with bare hands - this will only damage the steering column. After removing the steering wheel, the column must also be removed. The nut securing the steering rod bipod is also removed. Next, unscrew the three nuts of the steering element. After this, a new set of bipods is installed on the column shaft with power steering. The latter must be connected to the steering rod and secured with cotter pins. When installing a new column “under the power steering,” the old mount will interfere with us. It is cut using a grinder. Next, install a plastic protective casing on the column. The screws for fastening are old ones. Next, a rubber ring, castle nut and washer are put on the casing. The penultimate one is secured with stepladders.

A small driveshaft is installed between the steering mechanism and the column, which will connect both elements and reliably transmit force. Drive a wedge into a wide hole (using a hammer, light blows). Two washers are mounted on the wedge thread - spring and regular. As a result, the length to the hinge should be 300 millimeters. Next, tighten the castle nut and mount the steering wheel. The power steering steering column (UAZ-469 - tuning object) has been successfully installed. But that is not all. We need to secure the remaining parts of the mechanism.

Installation of the pump and reservoir

Any hydraulic booster is driven by fluid pressure. To create it, there is a pump. But it works through a belt drive - from the crankshaft pulley. It is worth noting that there are different belts - for power steering on UAZ and for cars without it. We will need a longer element - for the hydraulic power steering. So, remove the drive belt, fan impeller and crankshaft pulley.

Next, unscrew the water pump. We attach the radiator impeller to the wheel hub. We will also need extended bolts “for the power steering” on the UAZ and a spacer (usually included in the kit). The belt is installed on a new one. The fuel filter bracket is also removed. The pump will be installed here. The bracket that comes with the power steering kit is mounted in place of the pump stud. Next, the pump is secured to the brackets. The bar and bracket are attached to the locknut. When installing the belt, it is necessary to set the correct tension. Adjusting the power steering (UAZ "Simbir" can also be upgraded) is carried out by tensioning a special roller. How to determine normal tension? The belt should not hang on the pulleys. If you press on it with your finger, it bends by 10-15 millimeters, while rotating at a right angle relative to the plane of the pulley. After we installed it on the UAZ, we install the fuel filter back. It is attached to a square hole. Next, we take a drill in our hands and drill several holes in the place of the left engine mudguard.

They are needed to secure the fluid reservoir. Here we will need bolts, nuts and a clamp. This element is connected to the pump using a polymer hose. The system operates on regular transmission oil. Once again we check that the parts are installed correctly and start the car.

Examination

With the engine warm and running, turn the steering wheel from side to side. In the first seconds, excess air should come out of the tank. If it starts to foam, it means the system is leaking and you need to look for a breakdown. After thoroughly sealing all the hoses, start the engine and check the operation of the amplifier again. The power steering installed on the UAZ “Bukhanka” from a foreign car must operate smoothly and silently. The belt does not whistle, there are no leaks of working fluid.

You will immediately feel the performance of this amplifier. The steering wheel turns much easier than before. During operation, regularly monitor the remaining liquid in the plastic tank. It needs to be topped up if necessary. Operating the hydraulic booster when the fluid level is insufficient can result in pump failure. The steering wheel will become much heavier.

Operational problems

Car owners often purchase ready-made amplifier kits from the Ulyanovsk plant. Their cost is relatively low, and they are not problematic to install. Ready-made kits can be purchased at prices ranging from 20 to 37 thousand rubles. But with frequent use, especially without the proper oil level, the amplifier begins to hum. This means that the pump or drive belt has been damaged. It is less likely to break on its own (it can leak at sealing points). It is not recommended to drive with such damage.

Power steering from BMW

The question of installing power steering (UAZ) from a foreign car, namely a BMW seventh series, is often raised. It would seem that these are two completely different cars. But the German power steering works quite adequately on the Ulyanovsk Kozlik. To do this, you will need a pump with 130 or more Bar and a flat pulley.

The latter can be turned by a turner to order. This is necessary for the alignment of the crankshaft pulley and the pump. Some install a two-stream element from the 24th Volga. The hoses for the tank fit without modifications. Otherwise, the installation is no different.

Conclusion

So, we found out how to install a hydraulic booster on an UAZ with our own hands. After this modification, driving will become more comfortable, and driver fatigue will decrease significantly. This is a very useful tuning for such an SUV. And if you consider that large wheels are installed on the car, power steering becomes simply necessary.