Adjusting Pre-Tension On Pinion
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Remove the steering gear housing, see Removing the Steering Gear Housing From the Steering Column .
Tighten the nut to 15 Nm .
Do this with the steering gear housing in the central position.
Install special tool 9995053 on the pinion shaft.
Turn the toothed segment from end to end a few times with special tool 9998081 .
Turn the locknut back through 30-60°.
Measure the pre-stress: 0.6-1.4 Nm.
Reset the pre-stress if necessary from the highest value between 30° and 60°.
Install the locking plate.
Lock the locknut.
Install the steering gear housing, see Checking the Steering Gear Housing Mounting .