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:
- Except M3: Remove front assembly underside protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Clean tie rod.
Release band clamp (1).
Mark screw-in depth of tie rod (2) or count thread turns.
Release screw (3).
Twist tie rod (2) out of tie rod end (4).
Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screw.
Tightening torque, see 32 21 2AZ in 32 21 STEERING ARMS .
Release ear clamp (1).
Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod (3).
Installation:
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).
Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper. This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active steering