32 11 100 Replacing Gaiter For Steering Gear On Left Or Right

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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, refer to 32 21 231 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Remove front underbody protection, refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side

Clean tie rod.

Release band clamp (1) and ear clip (3).

Fig 1: Removing Gaiter From Tie Rod

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Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod.

Installation:

Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).

Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check.
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT