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.
-- Replacing the seal -1-.
-- Fold up the seal -1- over the collar of the steering gear -2- so that the rubber lip encloses 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 the steering gear to the universal joint, 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 be sealed correctly. Water leak and/or noises may be the result.
Make sure that the sealing surface is clean.
Only LHD
-- Connect the connectors -1- and -2- so that they audibly click into place.
RHD vehicles
-- Connect the connectors -1- and -2- so that they audibly click into place.
Continuation for Both Sides
-- Position the steering gear -1- on the subframe.
-- Insert the steering gear threaded sleeves -2- in 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.
If a new steering gear was installed, then adjust the electromechanical power steering using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.