Removing the electromechanical steering gear
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL) .
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column .
Damage to steering column switch cluster (SZL) .
The steering column switch cluster (SZL) or the coil spring cassette can be damaged by twisting the steering wheel if the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) is separated from the steering gear or the steering column .
- After separating the lower steering shaft (or the universal joint) from the steering gear or from the steering column, secure the steering wheel against twisting.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
NOTE:
In a warranty case, parts that must be returned must be
returned in the original packaging and appropriately secured in it.
Non-observance leads to rejection of the warranty!
Non-observance leads to rejection of the warranty!
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THRUST FIELD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM STEERING SHAFT ON THE DOUBLE PIVOT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to UNPLUGGING AND REMOVING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS .
- Refer to RELEASING THE LINE CLIP ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE TIE ROD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the track rods or the electromechanical steering gear .
Holding the electromechanical steering gear by the track rods can damage the track rods or the electromechanical steering gear .
Damage to the track rods or the electromechanical steering gear .
Holding the electromechanical steering gear by the track rods can damage the track rods or the electromechanical steering gear .
- Hold the electromechanical steering gear only by its housing.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Press the line clip (2) upwards so as to not damage the plug connection on the steering gear.
- Remove the electromechanical steering gear (3) with the help of a support person.