Removing the electromechanical steering gear
WARNING:
Heavy component falling down or tipping
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before lowering or removing the front axle: Secure the engine in the installation position.
- For additional information see: 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (X3 M) .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00 02 001 RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
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.
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.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vehicle programming/coding must be performed after installation.
For additional information see: 61 00... PROGRAMMING/CODING CONTROL UNIT(S) .
Vehicle programming/coding must be performed after installation.
For additional information see: 61 00... PROGRAMMING/CODING CONTROL UNIT(S) .
NOTE:
In a warranty case, parts that must be returned must be
returned in the original packaging and appropriately secured in it.
Non-observance leads to rejection of the warranty!
Non-observance leads to rejection of the warranty!
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY
- Refer to BRINGING FRONT COMPARTMENT LID IN THE SERVICE POSITION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING STAND FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to REMOVING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE BRAKE AIR DUCT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
- Refer to MOVING THE ENGINE TO THE MOUNTING ORIENTATION .
- Refer to DETACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE EPS FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE DOUBLE PIVOT FROM STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to DETACHING COOLANT HOSES FROM THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to DETACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Refer to DETACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES FROM THE HOLDER .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to SUPPORTING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to LOWERING FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BRACKET FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL LINES .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Release the screws (1)
from the electromechanical steering gear (2)
.
- Move the electromechanical steering gear (1) in the direction of the arrow (A) .
- Guide out the electromechanical steering gear (1) with the left tie rod between the front axle support (2) and the adapter of the front axle support (3) in the direction of the arrow (B) .
- Remove the electromechanical steering gear (1) .