Replacing the tips of the steering rods on the Priora

The steering tips on the Priora, as well as the ball bearings, are capable of reaching more than 80 km without replacement, but with the current state of the road surface, which is available in the cities of our country, not every owner is able to reach such a milestone, even with careful operation. Fortunately, if knocking of the tips and excessive play of the ball pin is detected, you can replace them yourself, having only the necessary tool in stock:

• pry bar and hammer (or a special puller)
• balloon wrench
• jack
• keys 17 and 19
• pliers
• torque wrench during installation

First, we raise the front of the car with a jack, after which we remove the wheel, where the first step will be to replace the steering tip:

Now we apply a penetrating lubricant to all threaded connections, after which we loosen the tie bolt, as shown in the photo below:

Then it is necessary to remove the cotter pin from the ball pin of the steering tip with pliers:

And now you can unscrew the nut to the end:

Now, using a puller or a hammer with a mount, you need to knock out the finger from the seat of the steering knuckle of the rack:

Then you can unscrew the tip from the steering rod, since nothing else holds it. It is worth noting that you need to turn it clockwise on the left side, and vice versa on the right. Also, be sure to count the number of revolutions made when turning out, in order to install a new tip with the same number of revolutions later, thereby preserving the toe-in of the front wheels:

When installing new steering tips on the Priora, it is necessary to use a torque wrench, since the ball pin must be fastened with a nut with a torque of 27-33 Nm.

The price of these parts can vary quite a lot depending on the manufacturer, and can range from 400 to 800 rubles per pair. If, after replacing, you notice that the wheel alignment is broken, tire wear has increased, it has become uneven, etc., then you should definitely contact the service station so that you have the wheel alignment procedure done.