Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install the gear (3) to the vehicle.
NOTE: Steering gear must be torqued in a three step procedure below.
2. Install the steering gear bolts (2). Tighten to an initial torque of 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) Then torque to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.) and a final additional 90°
turn for final torque.
NOTE: Make sure to install the steering shaft universal joint onto the steering gear shaft all the way down until the hole lines up with the radial
groove in the steering shaft.
3. Install the universal joint to the steering gear and install the fitted bolt (2). Tighten the bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Install both the power steering hoses (1) to the steering gear (4). Tighten the hold down bolt (3) to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the spring clamp plates (1) See: Suspension/Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf )/Service and Repair/Front/Lower Spring Clamp
Plates/Installation.