Installing the steering gear

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The screws for the steering gear are self-tapping. Therefore, no thread must be cut into the steering gear (or transmission).

Install the steering gear (2) .
Insert the screws (1) by hand force but do not tighten.

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Install the anti-roll bar (3) .
Insert the screws (1) and (2) by hand force but do not tighten.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
Non-compliance with the regulations can lead to damage.

Tighten the bolts of the steering gear in bolt sequence (1-4) .

Fig 1: Steering Gear Bolts Tightening Sequence

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Steering gear to front axle support (all-wheel drive vehicles)
M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque	60 Nm
M12 Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	90°

Tighten the bolts (1) from the anti-roll bar to the front axle support.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder, stabilizer mounting to front axle support
M12 Replace screw.	Joining torque	100 Nm
M12 Replace screw.	Angle of rotation	45°

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Clip in wiring harness mounting (3) .
Clip in cable duct (2) on front axle support.

Connect the connector (1) .

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Follow-up work

Refer to ATTACHING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO STEERING GEAR .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TIE ROD ENDS .
Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION OR FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
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 LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to PERFORM CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
Refer to COMMISSIONING (INITIALIZATION) OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING .
Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .