Attaching the universal joint to steering gear

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The universal joint can be mounted only in one position.
The universal joint and the steering gear or the steering shaft are encoded to each other.
The clamping bolt must be positioned in the groove of the steering gear or the steering shaft.

Clean the screw threads to remove all remnants of screw locking agent.
Slide the universal joint onto the steering gear.
Replace the screw (1) .
Parts: Screw
Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Universal joint to steering box
M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted!	tightening torque	28 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING TOPPING CLEAN AIR PIPE ON LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .