48 90 19 Removingand power-steering gear · 1. Removeundersidepanel.

48 90 19 Removingand power-steering gear Removal 1. Removeundersidepanel. 2. Loosen universaljoint (steering shaft) at steering gear. For this purpose,take out the clamping screw and slide the joint upwards. Note First fix the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-aheadposition or remove the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-aheadposition. If this is not done, the airbag contact unit will 1842/1-42 have to be put in centre position after installa- 4. Repeatprocedure on the other side.tion of the stearing gear (Page 48 -12). 5. Loosen feed and return lines at the steering gear. For this purpose, loosen the hexagon socket head bolt (arrow) and remove the retainer plate. Plug lines or use collecting container. Cover lines if necessary (danger =::, of soiling). -~-..l < :..-~ '7:/ " 19-96 3. Press out track-rod ball joint from steering arm. Use special tool 9560 (ball-jointex- \ tractor). Whenloosening the locknut, hold it with special tool 9546 (Torx screwdriver). 20-96 48 -9