Checking the position of the track rod in the steering gear

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Fig 1: Identifying Length Of Track Rod In Relation To Steering Gear Housing

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Check that track rod is in the same position as when it was removed.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw For Joint Between Steering Gear And Steering Shaft

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Lift in the steering gear in from the left (left-hand drive cars).

Lift in the steering gear in from the right (right-hand drive cars).

Allow the steering gear to rest on the sub-frame.

Install the oil pipes on the steering gear. Use new O-rings. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Secure the oil pipes in the holders on the power steering (left-hand drive).

Applies to cars with speed related power steering:

Slide the connector to the terminal at the brake servo.

Install the cabling in the clip along the ABS cable.

Applies to all models:

Fig 3: Locating Steering Shaft Joint On Steering Gear

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NOTE: Always check carefully that the ball joint's screw hole aligns with the cut-out in the steering gear shaft.

Align the steering shaft joint.

Lift up the rear edge of the sub-frame slightly using a mobile jack and universal fixture 9995972 .

Locate the steering shaft joint on the steering gear.

Install a new steering shaft screw. Tighten to 20 Nm .

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Engine Mounting Screw

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Install the rear engine mounting screw.

Align the steering gear so that it is positioned straight relative to the sub-frame. Tighten the screw. Tighten to 50 Nm .