Facts:
In the event of accidents or driving conditions similar to accidents,
shocklike loads can cause different types of
damage to steering gears. When a steering gear is externally undamaged, it is
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from fal
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Special tools required:
31 2 240
31 2 246
NOTE: If the tie rod end to tie rod screw/bolt connection is released,
it is necessary
after reinstallation to carry out
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Special tools required:
11 4 050
13 3 061
13 3 063
13 6 051
13 6 054
NOTE: To check the engine oil pressure, the oil pressure switch must be
removed and
the special tools installed and connected.
NOTE: A small amount of oil will emerge when the oil pressure swit
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.
Pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of retainers (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the net so as to avoid tearing the net.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers in frame.