Overview - Steering Gear

If the components of the front axle (axle components and/or wheel rim) are replaced if damaged, the tightening specifications on the following threaded connections must be checked, when these threaded connections are not replaced during the repair procedure.

• Testing torque 80 Nm for nut -item 4-  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR => List Item: Nut and -item 15-  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR => List Item: Nut on the tie rod end -item 1-  STEERING GEAR, SERVICING => List Item: Right Tie Rod End and -item 8-  STEERING GEAR, SERVICING => List Item: Left Tie Rod End.
• Testing torque 55 Nm for tie rod lock nut -item 2-  STEERING GEAR, SERVICING => List Item: Nut and -item 9-  STEERING GEAR, SERVICING => List Item: Nut.

Until the testing torque is reached in the tightening direction turning of the connection is not permitted.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear

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1. Bolt
   • 70 Nm +90°
   • Replace after removing
2. Subframe
3. Power Steering Gear
   • 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  using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
   • The Power Steering Control Module -J500- and Steering Angle Sensor -G85- cannot be replaced individually. Replace the steering gear if faulty.
   • Steering gear, removing and installing. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
4. Nut
   • 20 Nm +90°
   • Replace after removing
   • Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
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
   • For securing the wire
   • Depending on the engine installed, three or four are installed. Refer to the Parts Information.
8. Threaded Bushing
   • Quantity: 2
9. Wire
10. Expanding Clip
11. Steering Column
12. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • Clean the threaded hole (for example, using a thread tap) before installing the new bolt.
    • Tightening specification -item 1-  OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN => List Item: Bolt.
13. Seal
    • Replace if damaged
14. Left Wheel Bearing Housing
15. Nut
    • 20 Nm +90°
    • Replace after removing
    • Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
16. Bolt
    • 70 Nm +90°
    • Replace after removing