Steering Gear Overview, Generation III

Fig 1: Identifying Electromechanical Steering Gear Assembly Overview

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1. Electrical Wiring
2. Universal Joint
3. Bolt
   • 20 Nm + 90° turn
   • Always replace if removed.
4. Bolt
   • 6 Nm
5. Heat Shield
6. Steering Gear
   • There are different versions.
   • With power steering control module -J500-
   • Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester
7. Left Wheel Bearing Housing
8. Nut
   • Tightening specification  List Item:Nut
   • Always replace if removed.
9. Bolt
   • 50 Nm + 90° turn
   • Always replace if removed.
10. Subframe with Brackets
11. Right Wheel Bearing Housing