Installing the Steering Gear Housing On the Steering Column

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Gear Housing At Steering Column

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Install:

the front wheel. Lower the car
the pinion shaft by pressing down as far as possible. Tighten the screw. Tighten to 17 Nm
a new tie strap on the intermediate plate
the floor carpet on the driver's side.