32 43 550 Replace EPS unit

IMPORTANT: Make sure all parts are absolutely clean.
Absolutely avoid penetration of condensation and other dirt.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to electronic components.
Be especially careful of brake and fuel lines during repair work and absolutely prevent damage.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Remove air intake silencer housing. See REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N14, N18) .

Unlock plug connection (1) in engine compartment and disconnect.

Lift vehicle and release the screws of the EPS unit (see arrow) from below.

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ.

All vehicles with manual gearbox:

Lower vehicle and remove EPS unit in engine compartment manually.

All vehicles with automatic transmission:

Release ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK left and right on the anti-roll bar.

Fig 1: Identifying EPS Unit Screws And Plug Connection

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Turn anti-roll bar up.

Remove air conditioning line holder at oil sump.

Remove EPS unit from below, to the right side.

Installation note:

Clean sealing surface (2).

Replace sealing ring (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring And Sealing Surface

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Installation note:

Insert new clutch (1) in the steering box and center.
Fit EPS unit carefully by hand, clutch (1) must engage noticeably in the driver of the EPS unit

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Box Clutch
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After installation:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING
Perform start-up of EPS unit