51 71... Removing and installing/replacing top right steering box cover
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTTOM STEERING BOX COVER
Slacken nut (1).
Release expanding rivet (2) and remove cover (3).
Tightening torque 51 75 1AZ .
Installation note:
Replace damaged expanding rivet.
Make sure cover is correctly positioned.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure all covers in wheel arch are correctly seated in relation to each other:
- Rear cover (1) overlaps front cover (2)
- Cover (4) overlaps rear cover (1)
- Cover (3) overlaps all covers