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).

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 UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .