Steering Gear, Hydraulic Steering Gear: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always make sure the intermediate plate -1- is installed between the subframe -2- and the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Plate Installed Position

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Insert the long side of the intermediate plate -1- so that it is perpendicular to direction of travel. The tabs -arrows- lock into the subframe -2-.

• Use new O-rings for hose/line connections.
• Coat seal on steering gear with lubricant, for example soft soap, before installing steering gear.
• After attaching steering gear to drive axle, make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned on the mounting plate without and kinks and is sealed correctly. The opening to the footwell must seal correctly. Ingress of water and/or noises may be the result.
• Make sure sealing surfaces are clean.
• Replace the tie rod boots when replacing the power steering gear.

Pay Attention to the Installed Position of the Hydraulic Lines on the Steering Gear.

Expansion Hose with Strap 

Fig 2: Identifying Return Hose And Strap

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• The strap -1- on the hose must be supported by the steering gear -arrow-.
• The strap -2- on the return hose must be supported by the hose.

Expansion Hose without Strap 

Fig 3: Locating Extension Hose (Without Strap)

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• The expansion hose -1- must be supported by the steering gear -arrow-.
• The strap -arrow- on the return hose -2- must be supported by the expansion hose -1-.
  Fig 4: Locating Extension Hose (With Strap)

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-- Install the noise insulation. For the tightening specifications. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Install front wheels and tighten. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .