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Steering Gear, Servicing

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Gear with Tie Rods
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  1. Right Tie Rod End
    • Check dust caps for damage and correct seating
  2. Nut
    • 70 Nm
    • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
  3. Spring Clamp
  4. Boot
    • Check for damage
    • Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
    • Do not crumple the boot
    • Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
    • Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease:G 052 168 A1 
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  5. Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Install new clamp using Locking Pliers:VAS6199 
  6. Tie Rod
  7. Steering Gear Housing
  8. Left Tie Rod End
    • Check the dust caps for damage and correct seating
  9. Nut
    • 70 Nm
    • When loosening and tightening, counterhold at the tie rod end
  10. Spring Clamp
  11. Boot
    • Check for damage
    • Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted
    • Do not crumple the boot
    • Do not bring into contact with hard or sharp objects.
    • Grease the sealing locations with Steering Gear Grease:G 052 168 A1 
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to BOOT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  12. Clamp
    • Replace after removing
    • Install new clamp using Locking Pliers:VAS6199 
  13. Tie Rod