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  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - List Item: Nut and  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - List Item: Nut on the tie rod end  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - List Item: Right Tie Rod End and  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - List Item: Left Tie Rod End.
• Testing torque 55 Nm for tie rod lock nut  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - List Item: Nut and  OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR - List Item: Nut.

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

Steering Gear 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear

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1. Bolt
   • Replace after removing
   • 70 Nm +90°
2. Subframe
3. Steering Gear
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
   • 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.
   • 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
   • Replace after removing
   • Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
   • 20 Nm +90°
5. Right Wheel Bearing Housing
6. Heat Shield
   • RHD: two-piece
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
7. Bolt
   • Depending on the engine installed, three or four are installed. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).
   • 7 Nm for 7 mm length
   • 8 Nm for 9 mm length
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: refer to  OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN - List Item: Bolt.
13. Seal
    • Replace if damaged
14. Left Wheel Bearing Housing
15. Nut
    • Replace after removing
    • Counterhold on the tie rod end inner contact to prevent it from rotating when tightening.
    • 20 Nm +90°
16. Bolt
    • Replace after removing
    • 70 Nm +90°

Steering Gear with Tie Rods

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Steering Gear with Tie Rods

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1. Right Tie Rod End
   • Check the dust caps for damage and correct seating
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
2. Nut
   • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
   • 70 Nm
3. Spring Clamp
4. Boot
   • Check for damage
   • Replace after removing
   • 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 
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Clamp
   • Replace after removing
   • Install new clamp using Locking Pliers: VAS 6199 
6. Tie Rod
   • If faulty replace the tie rod end with it.
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • 100 Nm
7. Steering Gear Housing
8. Left Tie Rod End
   • Check the dust caps for damage and correct seating
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
9. Nut
   • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
   • 70 Nm
10. Spring Clamp
11. Boot
    • Check for damage
    • Replace after removing
    • 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 
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
12. Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Install new clamp using Locking Pliers: VAS 6199 
13. Tie Rod
    • If faulty replace the tie rod end with it.
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to TIE ROD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • 100 Nm