Secure the Steering Gear Housing On the Cross Member

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Gear Housing From Cross Member

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position the steering gear in its mountings.

Install the brackets and the screws. Tighten to 69 Nm.

Ensure that the bracket and the mounting in front of the heat deflector plate are in the correct position.

Install the pipe mounting and the screws on the cross member. Tighten to 25 Nm.

Install the heat shield. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Check that the clamps are correctly positioned.