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Steering box
Steering box
t  Thoroughly clean all unions and the adjacent areas before disconnecting.
t  When installing the steering box, make sure that dowel sleeves between bracket and steering box are seated correctly.
t  Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them to prevent them from getting dirty. Use sheeting and paper for this purpose. Use only lint-free cloths.
t  Fit only clean parts; remove new parts from their packaging only immediately prior to fitting.
t  Use only the grease and sealants with specified part numbers.
t  If repairs cannot be carried out immediately, carefully cover or seal open components.
t  Two different types of steering boxes were fitted in model year 2004. Notes on identification → Chapter.
t  From model year 2009, a new, 3rd generation, steering box is being used. Notes on differentiating between 2nd and 3rd generations → Chapter.
   

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