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 and -item- 15 on the tie rod end -item- 1 and -item- 8.
- Testing torque 55 Nm for tie rod lock nut -item- 2 and -item- 9.
Until the testing torque is reached in the tightening direction turning of the connection is not permitted.
- Bolt
- 70 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Subframe
- 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 .
- Nut
- 20 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
- Right Wheel Bearing Housing
- Heat Shield
- Depending on the engine installed, there are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Bolt
- 6 Nm
- For securing the wire
- Depending on the engine installed, three or four are installed. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Threaded Bushing
- Quantity: 2
- Wire
- Expanding Clip
- Steering Column
- Bolt
- Replace after removing
- Clean the threaded hole (for example, using a thread tap) before installing the new bolt.
- Tightening specification -item- 1.
- Seal
- Replace if damaged
- Left Wheel Bearing Housing
- Nut
- 20 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing
- Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
- Bolt
- 70 Nm +90°
- Replace after removing