Tighten Nuts

-- Tighten nuts -arrows-.

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Before fastening the bolts for subframe, position steering gear on subframe and fasten bolts for steering gear and stabilizer.

-- Clamp off the electrical connections to the steering gear.

-- Install the lower noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

NOTE:

Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.

-- Bolt the universal joint to the steering gear.

-- Connect battery. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Perform a basic setting of the Steering Angle Sensor -G85- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

It is necessary to adapt the electromechanical power steering using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if new steering gear was installed.

-- Adapt the electromechanical power steering with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Chassis

Electromechanical Power Steering

01 - OBD-Capable System

Electromechanical Power Steering

Functions

Adapting Electromechanical Steering

After installation, position of steering wheel must be checked with a road test.

If steering wheel is at an angle or a new steering gear was installed, vehicle must be aligned.

-- Align vehicle.

If the steering wheel is still crooked after using the :T10096 then an axle alignment is necessary. In this case the record it in the vehicles axle alignment log.