Renewing the electromechanical steering gear
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NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Remove the heat shield (2) .
- Position heat shield (2) on the new electromechanical steering gear.
- Tighten the screws (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Heat shield to electromechanical steering gear | ||
| M6 | tightening torque | 8 Nm |
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Remove the heat shield (2) .
- Position heat shield (2) on the new electromechanical steering gear.
- Tighten the screws (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Heat shield to electromechanical steering gear | ||
| M6 | tightening torque | 8 Nm |
Remount the left and right hand tie rod ends .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Determine dimension (A) to simplify the following toe adjustment on the front axle.
- Slacken the screw (1) on the previous electromechanical steering gear.
- Unscrew the tie rod end from the previous electromechanical steering gear.
NOTE:
If necessary, hold the tie rod with an openend wrench for counter support.
- Screw the tie rod end onto the tie rod on the new electromechanical steering gear up to dimension (A), which was determined before removal.
NOTE:
If necessary, hold the tie rod with an openend wrench for counter support.
- Tighten down screw (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Tie rod end to tie rod | ||
| M10 | tightening torque | 32 Nm |