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Steering Gear, Tie Rods

Fig 1: Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview
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  1. Clamp
    • Replace after removing.
    • Do not open the new clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
  2. Tie Rod
    • 140 Nm
    • Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 
    • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • If the tie rod is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
  3. Steering Gear
  4. Tie Rod End
    • Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
    • Check dimension. Refer to Figure
    • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • If the tie rod end is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
  5. Nut
    • 80 Nm
    • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
  6. Spring Clamp
    • Replace after removing.
    • Spring Clamp, Installing. Refer to Figure.
  7. Boot
    • Replace after removing.
    • Check for damage
    • Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
    • Do not crumple the boot
    • Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
    • Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 
    • Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to Figure.
    • Replacing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  8. Clamp
    • Replace after removing.
    • Do not open the new clamp
    • Tensioning. Refer to Figure.
  9. Tie Rod
    • 140 Nm
    • Grease the joint with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 
    • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • If the tie rod is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
  10. Tie Rod End
    • Check dust cap for damage and correct seating.
    • Check dimension. Refer to Figure
    • Removing and installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • If the tie rod end is deformed, the control arm on this side of the vehicle must also be replaced.
  11. Nut
    • 80 Nm
    • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
  12. Spring Clamp
    • Replace after removing.
    • Spring Clamp, Installing. Refer to Figure.
  13. Boot
    • Replace after removing.
    • Check for damage
    • Must not be twisted when toe is being adjusted
    • Do not crumple the boot
    • Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
    • Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease: G 052 168 A1 
    • Installation position. Refer to Figure.
    • Make sure it is installed correctly. Refer to Figure.
    • Replacing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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