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Steering Gear



Steering Gear, Assembly Overview





1 - Hex bolt
^ M6 x 16
^ 10 Nm

2 - Shield

3 - Shield

4 - Universal joint

5 - Hex bolt
^ M10 x 35
^ 40 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 Degrees)
^ Always replace after removal

6 - Power steering gear
^ For vehicles with servotronic:
^ Servotronic solenoid valve N119

7 - Subframe

8 - Hex bolt
^ M12 x 1.5 x 80
^ 90 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90 Degrees)
^ Always replace after removal

9 - Self-locking nut
^ M12 x 1.5
^ Always replace after removal

10 - Self-locking nut
^ M14 x 1.5
^ 90 Nm
^ Always replace after removal

11 - Wheel bearing housing
^ Conical bores must be free of grease and oil
^ If necessary, clean using dry rag, do not use cleaning agents
^ Different versions for 16" and 17"/18"/18" Plus wheels

12 - Pressurized line

13 - Hex bolt
^ M6 x 12
^ 9 Nm

14 - Return line

15 - Union bolt, 30 Nm

16 - Sealing ring
^ Replace