32 13 572 Replacing the electric steering gear (EPS) (without wheel alignment): Notes

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After installation, the end stops must be taught in.
Also, perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work

Print out fault memory
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
Disconnect the battery earth lead
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Remove cover of the steering assembly

Loosen the screws (1) and remove the cover (2). Loosen the expanding rivet (3) and remove the cover (4).

Loosen the expanding rivet (3) and remove the cover (4).

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Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK ROD END
Release the steering shaft on the electromechanical steering gear.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage: The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the steering shaft below (or the universal joint) is disconnected from the steering gear or the steering column. Secure steering wheel from twisting.

Release the clamping bolt (1) of the steering shaft at the electromechanical steering gear.

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Follow-up work

Secure the steering shaft on the electromechanical steering gear. Tightening torque 32 31 2AZ .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRACK ROD END .
Install the steering assembly cover
Install the front underbody protection
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS
Connect the battery earth lead
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL
Refer to ENCODING/PROGRAMMING CONTROL UNIT(S) .