Installing the Counterhold

Fig 1: Counter Hold

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Clean the surfaces on the steering rack and the tool thoroughly .

NOTE: Cleanliness is very important as the seals in the steering gear are sensitive to scratches on the rack.

Install counterhold 9997020
Tighten to 25 Nm
Position the counterhold as close to the limiter as possible. When replacing with a longer limiter, measure the new limiter and position the counterhold so that there is enough space for the new limiter.