33 34 070 Removing and installing/renewing integral active steering

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT. 
• REMOVE BOTH TOE LINKS. 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Support Screws

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) from steering.

Release screw (2) and remove grounding cable. Tightening torque 33 34 4AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 34 2AZ .

Undo collar bolts (2).

Tightening torque 33 34 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Observe assembly sequence at end of document to prevent integral active steering from jamming during installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Collar Bolts And Screw

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Release bolts (1) and remove Integral Active Steering towards bottom.

Tightening torque 33 34 3AZ .

Installation note: 

Observe assembly sequence at end of document to prevent integral active steering from jamming during installation.

Fig 4: Identifying Integral Active Steering Bolts

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Fasten screws and nuts on the Integral Active Steering at the rear axle support, see Fig 5.

Fig 5: Integral Active Steering Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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After installation 

• Perform Integral Active Steering start-up using the diagnosis system (service function/steering test).
• Carry out wheel alignment procedure  . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .