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Steering

Rack and Pinion Steering Gear
Presss steering gear outwards to stop on front axle support and first tighten both front screws
M10 42 Newton Meter (Nm)
M10 10.9 62 Newton Meter (Nm)
Locknut for Adjusting Screw 27 Newton Meter (Nm)
Oil Drain Plug 42 Newton Meter (Nm)
Tie Rod/Axial Joint to Rack 71 Newton Meter (Nm)
Tie Rod Castle Nut/Self-Locking
Attention! Tie rods with cotter pin holes may not be bolted on with self-locking nuts.
65 Newton Meter (Nm)
Tie Rod Clamping Screw
Tighten in empty weight or normal position.
27 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Tie Rod Clamping Nut 51 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Drop Arm To Steering Gear
Torque Value may be exceeded until position to lockplate is correct
M22 At Least 140 Newton Meter (Nm)
Note Direction of Screw Thread
In direction of travel: from left on LHD or from right on RHD vehicle.
61 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Guide Arm to Front Axle Carrier M10 42 Newton Meter (Nm)
M12 85 Newton Meter (Nm)
Universal Joint/Coupling to Steering Gear/Steering Spindle
Replace microencapsulated clamping screw.
19 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Wheel Control Console to Dashboard carrier and pedal assembly console M8 22 Newton Meter (Nm)
Hex Screw on Bearing Block for Adjustment of Steering Wheel (Self-locking nut)
Adjusting Lever in Clamped Position
3.0 Newton Meter (Nm)
Clamp/Shackle for Outer Steering Tube 22 Newton Meter (Nm)
Airbag: Steering Column To Holder 18 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Column to Dashboard 22 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Column to Dashboard 14 Newton Meter (Nm)
Steering Wheel to Steering Spindle Nut 80 Newton Meter (Nm)
Screw 63 Newton Meter (Nm)
Airbag Unit to Steering Wheel 8 Newton Meter (Nm)
Airbag II Unit on Steering Wheel 2 Newton Meter (Nm)
Bearing Pedestal of Vane Pump to Cyl. Crankcase/Oil Sump Screw on Sequence
Refer to Repair Procedure.
25 Newton Meter (Nm)
Observe Shims
Refer to Technical Service Bulletins.
22 Newton Meter (Nm)
Pump Bracket on Engine Support 22 Newton Meter (Nm)
Hose Connections on Vane Pump and Steering Gear Banjo Bolt M10 12 Newton Meter (Nm)
Banjo Bolt M14 35 Newton Meter (Nm)
Banjo Bolt M16 40 Newton Meter (Nm)
Banjo Bolt M18 45 Newton Meter (Nm)
Cap Screw 36 Newton Meter (Nm)
Hose Connections on 3-Phase Regulator 40 Newton Meter (Nm)