Disconnecting plug connections from steering gear

If installed: Detach connectors from the front axle carrier 

• Release the plug connection (1)  from the front axle support (2)  .
• Loosen screw (3)  .
• Release the plug connection (4)  from the front axle support (2)  .

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• Disconnect wiring harness (1)  from steering gear.

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• To unlock the plug connections (see the following work step): unlock plug connections (arrow) with the right hand.

  The plug connections can be reached via the left-hand output shaft.

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• Unlock plug connections (arrow) (1)  and disconnect from the steering gear.
• Make sure when lowering the front axle that the cables are not damaged!

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