Removing the steering gear

NOTE: DANGER High-voltage system. The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see: 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on handling hybrid cars
For additional information see: 61 25... NOTES on repair of high-voltage battery unit

Preliminary work

Remove the front left and right WHEELS .
Remove the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION or front thrust field.
Remove the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear and thrust field respectively.
Release the front axle support ANTI-ROLL BAR
If installed: loosen ACTIVE STABILIZER (additional work for ARS).
Remove both TRACK END RODS
Remove the steering gear UNIVERSAL JOINT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In a warranty case, you must always provide a fault memory printout with the defective part, even if the fault memory does not contain an entry.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT after installation.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vehicle programing/coding must be performed after installation.
For additional information see: 61 00... PROGRAMING/ENCODING control unit(s)

Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Carefully unclip the conduit on the front axle support and place to one side.

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Loosen screws (1) and remove steering gear from below.

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