Steering Gear: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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-- Remove The Front Wheels. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold when loosening.

NOTE:

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Press off track rod ball joint from wheel bearing housing using :T40010 A . Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

-- Remove noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and lower the stabilizer bar.

Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Components

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-- Remove the crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, COUPE AND SPORTBACK .

-- Remove the crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, CABRIOLET .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

If the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly, do not rest the vehicle on its wheels.
The vehicle must not be supported on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (e.g. using a floor jack).

-- Remove bolt -arrow-.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt

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-- Remove the steering intermediate shaft -1- from the steering gear -2-.

-- Loosen the lock and push the retainer down and remove the connector -1- for the vehicle signals (CAN bus and terminal 15) from the power steering control module -J500-.

Fig 5: Identifying Connector

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-- Releases the retainer -arrow-, push the release down and disconnect the connector -2- for the voltage (terminal 30) from the power steering control module.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Gear

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-- Push the steering gear slightly to the side -arrow A- and remove it downward -arrow B-.