Rear Axle Steering Gear Orientation, Checking
When the rear axle suspension is first installed at the "factory", the "check rear axle steering gear orientation" is "not necessary".
When the rear axle suspension is first installed at the "factory", the "check rear axle steering gear orientation" process is also "not possible" with the Locking Tool:T40326 .
The rear axle suspension test with the Locking Tool:T40326 is only possible and necessary if the rear axle suspension was installed by a service dealer.
This applies when a new rear axle suspension is installed "and" when a previously installed rear axle suspension is installed.
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Locking Tool:T40326
Procedure
-- Drive the vehicle on the hoist.
-- Switch off the ignition when the vehicle has come to a stop. This is the only way to ensure that the rear axle steering is in the straight-ahead position.
The orientation of the rear axle steering is checked as follows:
-- Install the :T40326 .
Right Side of Vehicle:
- Pay attention to the labeling -2- "rechts/right".
- The "arrow" points in the direction of travel.
- The rear axle steering -1- is positioned on the points -3- on the locking tool pin.
- The pin of the locking tool must engage in the holes -4- on the subframe.
Left Side of Vehicle:
- Pay attention to the labeling -3- "links/left".
- The "arrow" points in the direction of travel.
- The half round mounts -2- from the rear axle steering -4- must be positioned on the pin of the locking tool.
- The pin of the locking tool must engage in the holes -1- on the subframe.
-- If the :T40326 cannot be inserted as described, align the rear axle steering gear. Refer to REAR AXLE STEERING GEAR, ALIGNING .