32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right
IMPORTANT:
The power steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove tie rod end, see 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod
- Only at 4th cylinder: Remove reinforcement plate, see 31 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REINFORCEMENT PLATE .
- If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side
Clean tie rod.
Release band clamp (1) and ear clip (3), see 32 41... Instructions for removing and installing ear clips
Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod.
Installation:
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack. Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .
Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper.
NOTE:
This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.
After installation:
- Perform 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position .
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, see 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .