Steering: Service and Repair

Steering System Component Overview






1 Universal Joint

2 Bolt

• M8 x 35

• 30 Nm

• Always replace if removed.

3 Steering Gear

• With the power steering control module.

• With the electromechanical power steering motor.

• With steering torque sensor.

• Can be checked in Guided Fault Finding using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Steering Gear ] Steering Gear.

• Correct any faults stored in the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory before replacing the steering gear. Refer to the vehicle diagnostic tester.

4 Wheel Bearing Housing

5 Nut

• M12 x 1.5

• Tighten to 100 Nm, then loosen 180° (1/2) turn and tighten to 100 Nm again.

• Self-locking

• Always replace if removed.

6 Subframe

7 Bolt

• M10 x 70

• 50 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

• Always replace if removed.

8 Heat Shield

9 TORX(R) Bolt

• 6 Nm

• Self-tapping

10 Electrical Wire