Replacing The Steering Gear; Removing The Steering Gear; Preparatory Work; Reinstalling The Steering Gear - Bosch Servolectric EPSapa Serviceanleitung

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Replacing the Steering Gear

 The descriptions below are generally valid and refer to work carried out on Bosch Automotive Steer-
ing units.
 All work must be carried out in the order described below.
 Used parts may not be reused any more.
3.1

Removing the steering gear

DANGER
Danger caused by steering gear failure!
Damages caused during disassembly may entail a failure of the steering gear.
 Absolute cleanliness is a must in all work carried out.
 Do not use any force. Sealing elements must not be damaged.
 Conform to vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
3.1.1

Preparatory work

1. Rotate the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
2. Lock the steering column lock in the straight-ahead position if this is possible.
3. Turn the ignition off.
3.1.2 Removing the steering gear
NOTICE
Damage to the connectors on the servo unit!
 Do not lay the steering gear with double plug on the servo unit on the ground!
 Do not damage the plug!
1. Mark the installed position of the steering gear.
2. Pull off the electric plug-in connectors which connect the steering gear to the vehicle electrical system.
3. If the steering gear outputs remain on the vehicle, they must be disassembled from the Servolectric EPSapa.
4. Remove the Servolectric EPSapa (conform to vehicle manufacturer's instructions).
3.2

Reinstalling the steering gear

WARNING
Danger caused by steering system components damaged as a result of an accident!
In the event of the steering gear being replaced as a result of an earlier accidental occurrence, the re-
maining elements of the steering system such as: tyres, wheel rims, axles, axle suspensions and me-
chanical connecting parts, must be checked for damages.
 Repair or replace damaged parts if required.
 Conform to vehicle manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the steering gear!
 Tightening torques apply to a manual tightening using a torque wrench.
 As a rule, self-locking nuts, screws, sealing elements, bellow and retaining elements must be re-
placed.
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