Steering wheel

STEERING

57-34

REPAIRS

2. Fit track rod end to track rod the number of 

turns noted on removal.

3. Clean track rod end taper and taper seat.
4. Connect track rod end to steering arm, fit new 

nut and tighten to 80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).

5. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 

lbf.ft).

6. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
7. Check and adjust front wheel alignment.

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 STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Front 

wheel alignment - check & adjust.

Steering wheel 

$% 57.61.01

Remove

1. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.

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 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS, 

Airbag module - steering wheel.

2. Models with heated steering wheel: 

Disconnect multiplug from rotary coupler.

CAUTION: Centralise the steering wheel 
with the road wheels in the straight ahead 
position. This will ensure that the rotary 
coupler is locked as the steering wheel is 
removed.

3. Restrain steering wheel and remove retaining 

bolt.

RHD vehicles

M57 1202