32 13 070 Removing and Installing/Replacing Electric Steering Gear (EPS)

32 13 070 - Removing and installing/replacing electric steering gear (EPS)





Important!
Steering gear:
Check connection of steering gear for corrosion, clean contacts if necessary. The steering gear must be replaced if the corrosion is too far advanced.
Connecting cable:
In the event of moisture/corrosion inside the two plug connections, check the insulation of the connecting cable. If the insulation reveals any noticeable/striking features, it will be necessary to replace the part. Otherwise it will be sufficient to replace the contacts or plug housing.





Note:
In a warranty case you must always provide a fault memory printout, even where there is no fault memory entry, with the defective part.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead
Note: High-current-carrying lead laid with permanent positive connection (80 A fuse protection).
- Remove both tie rod ends from swivel bearing 32 21 151 Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod
- Replacement: Remove both tie rod ends from steering gear 32 21 151 Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod
- Lower front axle support





Release screws (1).

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 32 00 1AZ Specifications.





Important!
The control head of the steering gear must not under any circumstances strike other components!
Collision with other components may result in damage to the steering gear!





First swing steering gear (1) in direction of travel to right and then remove towards front.





Replacement:

Important!
On cars with 18" tires, it will be necessary to install steering stop limiters to be ordered separately!

Remove both tie rods on steering gear 32 21 231 Replacing (Removing and Installing) Left or Right Tie Rod.

Remove both steering top limiters (1).

Installation Note:
Deformation elements (2) must point to steering gear (3).





After installation:
- Replacement only: Carry out programming/coding Programming and Relearning
- Perform chassis alignment check
- Version with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC): Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment Adjustments

Note:
Only cars with DSC are fitted with a steering angle sensor (integrated in the steering column switch cluster).