33 34 900 Removing and refitting/replacing integral active steering gear

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT .

IMPORTANT: Screws (1) must not be released during removal!

Fig 1: Identifying Integral Active Steering Screws

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 7AZ .

Remove toe link (2) from wheel carrier.

Installation note:

Do not detach transverse link (2) from integral active steering gear.

Keep toe link to wheel carrier connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Replace nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Carrier Toe Link Nut

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 34 2AZ .

Undo collar bolts (2).

Tightening torque 33 34 1AZ .

Installation note:

Observe assembly sequence to prevent integral active steering from jamming during installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Integral Active Steering Collar Bolts

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Release bolts (1) and remove Integral Active Steering towards bottom.

Tightening torque 33 34 3AZ .

Installation note:

Observe assembly sequence to prevent integral active steering from jamming during installation.

Fig 4: Identifying Integral Active Steering Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Observe assembly sequence.

Fasten screws and nuts on the Integral Active Steering at the rear axle support, see Fig 5.

Fig 5: Integral Active Steering Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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