Removal and Re-Installation of the Steering Gear
Instructions on Design, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection
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2.6 Additionally, for vehicles with adjustable driver’s workplace:
P
ut the universal joint on without damaging the steering gear seal.
Tighten the clamping screw (M10x1,25) applying a torque of 48+5 Nm.
Relieve the tool, e.g. the ratchet belt (see Fig. 22), cautiously and remove it.
2.7 Move the steered wheels of the vehicle to the straight ahead driving position.
This position is reached when the steered wheels are in line with or parallel to, respectively,
the second pair of road wheels (place a graduated ruler against the front and rear wheels).
2.8 Put the drop arm on the serration, making sure that the marks on the drop arm and on the
sector shaft coincide (see Fig. 23).
Screw the locking nut (50) on and tighten it, applying the torques specified below.
For versions with tapered serration:
Note:
For the tightening torque, please refer to the technical data sheet of the spare parts list. If
no data is given in the list, the following values shall apply:
Thread Serration Tightening torque Exception
M30x1.5 1 3/8“x36 250 Nm +10%
M30x1.5 1 1/2“x36 300 Nm +10%
M30x1.5 1 5/8“x36 330 Nm +10%
M35x1.5 400 Nm +10%
M42x1.5 500 Nm +10%
M45x1.5 550 Nm +10% MAN: 850 Nm+10%
If the vehicle manufacturer specifies different values, manufacturer’s values shall apply.
For versions with cylindrical serration and/or clamping screws:
Apply the tightening torque specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
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