Installing the universal joint

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 any residue of the screw locking agent on the screw thread.
Slide the universal joint through the front axle support onto the steering gear from the back.
Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1).

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

Clean the screw threads to remove all remnants of screw lock agent.
Push the universal joint (2) onto the steering shaft.
Replace the screw (1).

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Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Steering shaft to universal joint
M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted!	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to ATTACHING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL .
Refer to CHECKING THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVING POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .