Steering Gear Procedure

NOTE: The steering box must be replaced if one or more of the following points apply:

Visible or noticeable damage to the steering box
- Version with electric steering box (EPS): Examine in particular the control unit with all plug connections for damage and hairline cracks.
Unacceptable torque increase and clamping when the steering box is turned from stop to stop (without hydraulic/electrical assistance)
Fire damage
Damage, permanent deformation or fractures to:
- Wheel rims in the event of a negative result from the wheel alignment check.
- Spring struts, steering stub axles, wheel carriers
- Wishbones
- Struts or trailing links or anti-roll bar with this function
- Body-side screwing/attachment points for wheel guide/control components
- Front axle carrier
- Pitman arms
- Tie rods
- Steering box stands
- Steering column
A lopsided steering wheel, significant deviations of camber/track values and noises when cranking the steering can be additional indications for the damage/deformations listed here.

NOTE: If the steering box replacement work which is required for safety reasons is refused by the customer or an insurance company for cost reasons, a memorandum to that effect must be drawn up and countersigned by the party bearing the costs of the accident repair.

NOTE: For corresponding specimen of memorandum, refer to Service Information (bulletin) 320188(828) Appendix 1.