Steering Gear, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
The steering gear threaded sleeves must be seated in the subframe holes.
-- Connect the connectors -1- and -2- and insert so that they engage audibly.
-- Replacing the seal -1-.
-- Fold up the seal -1- in this way over the collar of the steering gear -2-. Pay attention that the rubber lip is encasing the collar all around -arrows-.
-- Check the seal -1- for secure fit.
-- Coat the seal from above with lubricant for example soft soap.
After attaching steering gear to drive axle, make sure that seal on steering gear is positioned on the mounting plate without any kinks and is sealed correctly. The opening to the footwell must sealed correctly. Water leak and/or noises may be the result.
Make sure that the sealing surface is clean.
-- Position the steering gear -1- on the subframe.
-- The steering gear threaded sleeves -2- must be inserted into the subframe holes -arrow-.
-- Insert the steering gear bolt -1- and tighten.
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
-- Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.
Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
-- Bolt the universal joint to the steering gear.
-- Connect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Perform the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- basic setting using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
It is necessary to adapt the electro-mechanical power steering using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if new steering gear was installed.