Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
1. After opening the locks, remove the floor trim in the driver's footwell.
2. Remove the universal joint from the steering shaft.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Unscrew the tie rod end nut and press the end out of the steering knuckle.
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5. Remove the lower sound insulation.
6. Disconnect the rods from the stabilizer.
7. To make it easier to remove the stabilizer, unscrew the two screws (arrows) of the exhaust system suspension.
8. After unscrewing the bolts (14), disconnect the pendulum support from the gearbox (see figure VC6.019).
9. Disconnect the exhaust system bracket from the subframe.
10. Unscrew the heat shield from the subframe and remove it (arrows).
11. Unscrew the bolts (3, 6, 11, 16) steering gear and stabilizer mounts (see figure VC6.019).
12. Support the subframe with a jack and a wooden block underneath.
13. Unscrew the bolts (4-5) and lower the subframe slightly, monitoring the position of the electrical cables (see figure VC6.019).
14. Remove the steering gear heat shield.
15. Unscrew the wiring harness (arrow) from the subframe (see figure VC6.022).
16. Remove all wiring harness fasteners.
17. Disconnect all electrical connectors.
18. Carefully lower the subframe and remove the steering gear from it.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order. After installation, it is necessary to bleed the air from the steering system.
After installation, perform a basic installation of the steering angle sensor using the "Vehicle Diagnostic, Measurement and Information System".
If the steering gear is replaced, it is necessary to perform a basic adjustment of the power steering control unit using the "Vehicle Diagnostic, Measurement and Information System".
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