2429225 - 4120A10 steering box - r+r - check wheel tow-in if necessary separately

Removing ( Refitting ) Position the vehicle on the ramp.

For versions equipped with VDC, before disconnecting the steering column universal joint, the steering lock must be applied to prevent rotation.

Make sure that the front wheels are straight.

1. Release the steering column universal joint (1a) undoing the bolt (1b) fixing it to the steering box.

The bolt is pretreated and cannot therefore be refitted.

Proceed with removal  - 4450B12  front or rear wheels (two) - r+r . 1. Release the gear selector and engagement cables from the fastening on the steering box. 1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the track rods (1b) from the steering knuckles usiing the tool (1c).

	Name	Country
1c	Extractor	1.871.000.700

1. Undo the bolt (1a) and loosen the bolt (1b) fixing the power unit lower reaction rod.2. Tighten the nuts fastening the rigid section of the exhaust pipe between the catalytic converter and the silencer, silencer side.3. Undo the bolt fixing the exhaust pipe mounting bracket to the front suspension crossmember.4. Undo the bolts fixing the steering box to the front suspension crossmember. Lift the steering box and rotate it downwards to release the rib from the duct in the bodyshell.1. Remove the steering box via the left front wheel arch. Refitting ( Removing ) Place the steering box in its housing. 1. Tighten the bolts fixing the steering box to the front suspension crossmember to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
1	Bolt	STEERING BOX (RACK AND PINION)	M12	(Front suspension crossmember side) 6.7 ÷ 7.4

2. Tighten the bolt fixing the exhaust pipe mounting bracket to the front suspension crossmember.3. Tighten the nuts fastening the rigid section of the exhaust pipe between the catalytic converter and the silencer, silencer side.4. Tighten the bolt (4a) and the bolt (4b) fixing the power unit lower reaction rod to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
4a	Bolt	LOWER ROD ON ENGINE	M12	(Front suspension crossmember side) 11.4 ÷ 12.6

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
4b	Bolt	LOWER ROD ON ENGINE	M12	(Gearbox side) 7.2 ÷ 8.8