Installing the steering gear

Position the steering gear at the front axle support.
Replace the screws (1) and nuts.
Parts: Bolts, nuts
Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Steering box to front axle support
M12 Replace screws and nuts.	Tightening torque	100 Nm
M12 Replace screws and nuts.	Angle of rotation	105°

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Securing the tie rod on the left and right of the swivel bearing

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Position the tie rod (2) on the swivel bearing.
Replace nut (1) .
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1) .

NOTE: Counter-hold at the Torx socket.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tie rod end to swivel bearing
M14 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	165 Nm

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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 lock agent.
Slide the universal joint (2) onto the steering gear.
Replace the screw (1) .
Parts: Screw
Tighten down screw (1) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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