Overview - Steering Gear, Hydraulic Power Steering Gear: Notes

The power steering gear is completely removed and installed with tie rods.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Hydraulic Power Steering Gear

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1. Subframe
2. Crossbrace
3. Steering Column
4. Bolt
   • 30 Nm +90°
   • Always replace if removed
   • The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap).
5. Nut
   • Always replace if removed
6. Seal
   • Always replace if removed
7. Return Line
   CAUTION:

   • Insert the return line completely when installing.
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
8. Bolt
   • 80 Nm +180°
   • Always replace if removed
9. Hydraulic Power Steering Gear with Tie Rods
   • Removing and installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .
   • Servicing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, SERVICING, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .
   • Adjusting. Refer to STEERING GEAR, ADJUSTING .
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
10. Tie Rod
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .
    • If the tie rod is bent and must be replaced, the control arm on this side of the vehicle is also damaged and must be replaced.
11. Tie Rod End
    • There are different versions, with long or short thread on the joint pin. Refer to the Parts Information. for the allocation.
    • If the tie rod end is bent and must be replaced, the control arm on this side of the vehicle is also damaged and must be replaced.
      WARNING:

      When replacing, make sure the length of the thread on the tie rod end is sufficient (there must be approximately 5 mm extra thread). If this is not the case, then install a tie rod end with a longer thread on the joint pin. Refer to Parts Information. for the allocation.

    • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING GEAR .
12. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
13. Pressure Line
    • There are different versions, with and without a separating point. Refer to the Parts Information.
      CAUTION:

      • Insert the pressure line completely when installing.
14. Rubber Bushing
    • 6 Nm
15. Union Nut
    • 40 Nm
    • A pressure line with a separating point does not have a union nut.
16. Nut
    • 6 Nm
17. Nut
    • Always replace if removed
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information. for the allocation.
    • There are different versions and tightening specifications. Refer to INSTALLING 
18. Wheel Bearing Housing