Steering Gear Overview, Generation I

Steering Gear Overview, Generation I






1 Steering Gear Housing

2 Tie Rod

• 100 Nm

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rod ] Tie Rod.

3 Left Tie Rod End

• Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.

4 Nut

• 55 Nm

• Nut must be counter held on tie rod end using a wrench when loosening and tightening.

5 Spring Clamp

6 Boot

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Boot ] Boot.

• Check for damage.

• Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted.

7 Clamp

• Always replace if removed.

• Install a new clamp with locking pliers (VAS 6199).

8 Gasket

• Between steering gear and vehicle interior.

9 Bolt

• 15 Nm

10 Cover

11 Gasket

• Always replace if removed.

12 Steering Pinion with Steering Angle Sensor

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Pinion with Steering Angle Sensor ] Steering Pinion With Steering Angle Sensor.

• With steering torque sensor (G269).

13 Sensor Wire

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Sensor Wire ] Sensor Wire.

• Electrical connection between the sensor and servo motor with control module.

14 Right Tie Rod End

• Check dust caps for damage and correct seating.

15 Bolt

• 35 Nm

16 Clamp with Nuts

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rubber Bushing ] Rubber Bushing.

• Always replace if removed.

17 Rubber Bushing

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rubber Bushing ] Rubber Bushing.

18 Bracket

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Rubber Bushing ] Rubber Bushing.

19 Seal

• Always replace if removed.

20 Servo Motor with Control Module

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Servomotor with Control Module ] Servomotor With Control Module.

• With power steering control module (J500).

• With electromechanical power steering motor (V187).

• With Engine Speed (RPM) sensor (G577).

• Can be tested in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B).

21 Clip

22 Contact Foil

• Not an individual component, is installed on the thrust piece.

• Coat with supplied grease (G 052 192 A1) on contact side facing steering rack.

23 Hydraulic Thrust Piece

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Hydraulic Thrust Piece ] Hydraulic Thrust Piece.

24 Seal

• Installed on the hydraulic thrust piece.

25 Seal

• Insert into steering gear housing between thrust piece and adjustment screw.

26 Adjustment Bolt

• For the hydraulic thrust piece.

• Always replace if removed.

27 Rubber Plug

28 Adjustment Bolt

• For the mechanical thrust piece.

• Always replace if removed.

29 Spring

30 Seal

• Installed on mechanical thrust piece.

31 Mechanical Thrust Piece

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Thrust Piece, Steering Pinion Side ] Thrust Piece, Steering Pinion Side.

32 Contact Foil

• Not an individual component, is installed on the thrust piece.

• Coat with supplied grease (G 052 192 A1) on contact side facing steering rack.

33 Nut

• 25 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

34 Screw Plug

• 65 Nm

• Fill with grease (G 052 192 A1) before installing.

• Coat thread with LOCTITE(R) (5910).