Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Generation 1 and 2, through MY 2008 Assembly Overview

Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Generation 1 and 2, through MY 2008 Assembly Overview

• The generation 2 steering gear is no longer available as a replacement part.

• Install a generation 3 steering gear if replacing a steering gear.

• In addition to this, the electrical wiring set from the E-box to the steering gear must be changed. It will be included with the new steering gear.

• The electrical wiring set is delivered complete together with the wiring for the service interval display.

• If the vehicle does not have a service interval display, then the 3-pin connector, not being used, must be sealed off with a flat terminal housing with contact seal (1J0 973 803).





1 Universal Joint

2 Hex Head Bolt

• 30 Nm

• Always replace after removal

3 Electrical Wiring

4 Power-Assisted Steering Gear

• With power steering control module (J500)

• With electro-mechanical power steering motor ( V187)

• With steering torque sensor (G269)

• Can be checked in guided fault finding with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051/)

• Replacing a generation 1 steering gear with a generation 2 steering gear. Refer to => [ Steering Gear, Changing from Generation 1 to Generation 2 ] Steering Gear, Changing from Generation 1 to Generation 2.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Gear, Generation 1 and 2, through MY 2008 ] Steering Gear, Generation 1 and 2, through MY 2008

• See notes

5 Wheel Bearing Housing

6 Nut

• Always replace after removal

• 20 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• M12 x 1.5

• Self-locking

7 Subframe with Brackets

8 Bolt

• Always replace after removal

• 50 Nm plus an additional 90° turn

• Always replace the clamp for the steering gear.

9 Shield

10 Bolt

• 6 Nm

• Self-tapping