Installing the steering gear

• Install the steering gear (2).
• Position the screws (1) and only hand-tighten them.

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• Install the anti-roll bar (3).
• Position the screws (1) and (2) and only hand-tighten them.

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION  When assembling, it is essential to observe screwing sequences and tightening torques.
  Non-compliance with the regulations can lead to damage.
• Tighten the screws of the steering gear in the sequence (1) to (4).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Steering gear to front axle support (all-wheel drive vehicles)
  M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque	60 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten the screws (1) of the anti-roll bar on the front subframe.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Holder, stabilizer mounting to front axle support
  M12 Replace screw.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	45°

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• Clip in the cable duct (2) on the front subframe.
• Connect all connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Attach the steering gear UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Install both TIE ROD ENDS
• Install the THRUST FIELD .
• Install the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear or the front thrust field.
• Install the front left and right WHEELS .
• Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
• Replacement: Commission (INITIALIZATION) of the electromechanical steering
• CHECK the airbag for function.