Installing the steering gear
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NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The screws for the steering gear are self-tapping. Therefore, no thread must be cut into the steering gear (or transmission).
The screws for the steering gear are self-tapping. Therefore, no thread must be cut into the steering gear (or transmission).
- Position the steering gear (2).
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Insert the screws (1) by hand force but do not tighten.
- Turn the anti-roll bar (3) upwards and position.
- Replace screws (1) and (2).
Parts: Screws
- Insert the screws (1) and (2) by hand force but do not tighten.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
Non-compliance with the regulations can lead to damage.
When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
Non-compliance with the regulations can lead to damage.
- Tighten the steering gear screws in the screw sequence (1-4).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Steering gear to front axle support (all wheel drive vehicles) | ||
| M12 Replace screws. | Joining torque Angle of rotation |
60 Nm 90° |
- Tighten the screws (1) of the anti-roll bar on the front subframe.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Holder, stabilizer mounting to front axle support | ||
| M12 Replace screw. | Joining torque Angle of rotation |
100 Nm 45° |
Follow-up work
- Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT .
- Refer to INSTALLING BOTH TIE ROD ENDS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to CONNECTING BATTERY GROUND LEAD .
- Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
- Refer to REPLACEMENT: COMMISSIONING (INITIALIZATION) OF THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING .
- Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .