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  ) OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - Nut and -item  ) OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - Nut on the tie rod end -item  ) STEERING GEAR, SERVICING - Right Tie Rod End and -item  ) STEERING GEAR, SERVICING - Left Tie Rod End.
• Testing torque 55 Nm  for tie rod lock nut -item  ) STEERING GEAR, SERVICING - Nut and -item  ) STEERING GEAR, SERVICING - 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

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°
   • 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
   • 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  ) OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN - Bolt
    • 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°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
16. Bolt
    • 70 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace if removed