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Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview






Electro-Mechanical Steering Gear Overview






1 Universal Joint

2 Bolt

20 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

3 Electrical Wiring

4 Power Steering Gear

Removing and installing => [ Steering Gear ] Steering Gear

For the correct allocation, refer to the parts catalog.

When converting from Generation II steering gear to Generation II, the electrical wire - 3 - must also be replaced.

With power steering control module (J500)

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

5 Wheel Bearing Housing

6 Nut

20 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

7 Subframe with Brackets

8 Bolt

50 Nm + 90° turn

Always replace if removed.

Three bolts installed with the Generation III steering gear.

9 Clamp with Nuts

Removing and installing => [ Generation II Steering Gear Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Generation II Steering Gear Bonded Rubber Bushing

Always replace if removed.

Only installed with Generation II steering gear.

10 Heat Shield

11 Bolt

6 Nm