Installing the underbody protection of the steering gear or the front thrust field

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Different variants may be installed depending on the vehicle equipment.

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Version A:

Insert steering gear aggregate protective plate (1).

Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Underbody protection
screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

Version B:

Replace screws (2).

Parts: Screws

Position the front stiffening plate (1).

Tighten down screws (2).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Thrust field to front axle support
M8 Replace screws.	Joining torque	25 Nm
	Angle of rotation	70°

Tighten down screws (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cover, steering unit
screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm