Steering rack – assembly overview and fastening

6R 2009–2014

• 1 Bolt
  • 8 Nm
• 2 Heat shield
• 3 Seal
  • Allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”
• 4 Power steering sensor - G250-
  • Removing and installing ⇒ 4.3 Removing and installing power steering sensor - G250-, left-hand drive vehicle
  • Can be checked using vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
  • Allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”
• 5 Bolt
  • 6 Nm
  • Allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”
• 6 Nut
  • 20 Nm and turn 90° further
  • Renew after each removal
• 7 Wheel bearing housing
• 8 Seal
  • Always renew
• 9 Banjo bolt
  • 40 Nm
• 10 Pressure line
• 11 Return hose
• 12 Union nut
  • 30 Nm
• 13 Seal
  • Always renew
• 14 Steering rack
  • Removing and installing ⇒ 4.2 Removing and installing power-assisted steering rack, left-hand drive vehicle
• 15 Subframe
  • Follow repair notes: ⇒ 3 Subframe, anti-roll bar, suspension links.
• 16 Bolt
  • 50 Nm and turn 90° further
  • Renew after each removal

• The steering rack is not intended to be repaired. In the event of concerns the steering rack must be renewed.
• To lubricate steering rack, only use steering rack grease - AOF 063 000 04-. However, do not over-apply grease to steering rack. Air equalisation bores must remain free. Otherwise the boot will be damaged.
• 6R 2009–2014 Fluid type: hydraulic fluid - G 004 000 M2-
• Quantity of fluid in system: approx. 0.8 l

6C 2014–2017

• 1 Steering rack
  • Removing and installing ⇒ 3.2 Removing and installing steering rack
• 2 Wheel bearing housing
• 3 Nut
  • Renew after each removal
  • 20 Nm +90°
• 4 Subframe
  • Follow repair instructions ⇒ 3 Repair instructions
• 5 Bolt
  • Renew after each removal
  • 50 Nm +180°