32 43 550 Replace EPS unit

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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:

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

Lift vehicle and release the screws of the EPS unit (see arrows in Fig 1) from below.

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque 32 00 2AZ

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Lower vehicle and remove EPS unit in engine compartment manually.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

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

Turn anti-roll bar up.

Remove EPS unit from below, to the right side.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection Of Engine Compartment

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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 Clutch

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After installation:

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