Steering Gear [2016, B5254T12]: Removal
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Follow instructions for lifting points body frame, refer to: JACKING POINTS BODY
Make sure that the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
Make sure that the ignition key is removed.
Make sure that the steering column lock is engaged.
VEHICLES WITHOUT STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Make sure that a new component is installed.
Torque: steering column to steering gear (steering shaft joint), 25Nm
Drain reservoir fluid power steering.
On both sides.
Remove the wheel, refer to: WHEELS
On both sides.
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Torque: Tie rod end to wheel knuckle, 80Nm
On both sides.
On both sides.
Torque: Front stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar, 70Nm
On both sides.
Torque: M5, 5Nm
Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Avoid skin contact with the fluid
Make sure that a new component is installed.
Torque: Delivery and return line, steering gear, 18Nm
Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent.
Torque: M8, 24Nm
- Torque: Lower arm front to subframe (rear mounting), 175Nm
- Torque: Steering gear to subframe, 140Nm
- Torque: M10, 50Nm
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Torque:Subframe to chassis (Rear screws),
- Stage 1: 150Nm
- Stage 2: 90°