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Overview - Steering Gear

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Fig 1: Steering Gear Exploded View
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  1. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed
  2. Subframe
  3. Power-Assisted Steering Gear
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts information
    • With integrated Power Steering Control Module -J500- and Steering Angle Sensor -G85-
    • Check the Power Steering Control Module -J500- and Steering Angle Sensor -G85- in Guided Fault Finding  Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
    • The Power Steering Control Module -J500- and Steering Angle Sensor -G85- cannot be replaced separately. Replace the steering gear if faulty
    • Steering gear, removing and installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  4. Nut
    • 20 Nm + 90°
    • Counterhold on the tie rod end stud to prevent it from rotating when tightening
    • Always replace if removed
  5. Right Wheel Bearing Housing
  6. Heat Shield
    • Depending on the engine installed, there are different versions. Refer to the Parts information
  7. Bolt
    • 6 Nm
    • Depending on the engine installed, three or four are installed. Refer to the Parts information
    • For securing the electrical wire
  8. Threaded Bushing
    • Quantity: 2
  9. Electrical Wire
  10. Expanding Clip
  11. Steering Shaft with Universal Joint
  12. Bolt
    • Tightening specification: -item 8-  OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN
    • Always replace if removed
    • Clean the threaded hole (for example, using a thread tap) before installing the new bolt
  13. Seal
    • Replace if damaged
  14. Left Wheel Bearing Housing
  15. Nut
    • 20 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed
    • Counterhold on the tie rod end stud to prevent it from rotating when tightening
  16. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed