Electrical components

You have certainly felt an electric shock when you have touched something metallic. This is due to the electrostatic charge of the human body. This charge can cause malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack components.

• Before working on electrical components, touch an earthed object, such as a water pipe or a lifting platform. Never touch the contacts of a connector directly.

6R 2009–2014

Guided fault finding, vehicle self-diagnosis and test instruments

• Before performing repair work on the electromechanical steering rack, determine the cause of damage as precisely as possible using the vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”, “Vehicle Self-Diagnosis” and “Test Instruments” operating modes ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.