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Steering Gear Overview, Generation III






Steering Gear Overview, Generation III






1 Electrical Wiring

2 Universal Joint

3 Bolt

20 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

4 Bolt

6 Nm

5 Heat Shield

6 Steering Gear

There are different versions. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

With power steering control module (J500)

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester

7 Left Wheel Bearing Housing

8 Nut

Tightening specification => [ (Item 6) Nut ] Steering Gear Overview, Generation I and II

Always replace if removed.

9 Bolt

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

10 Subframe with Brackets

11 Right Wheel Bearing Housing