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
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTIVE PLATE
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side

Clean tie rod.

Release band clamp (1) and EAR CLIP (3).

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.

Replace and grease O-ring (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Band Clamp, Gaiter And Ear Clip

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Fig 2: Identifying O-Ring

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check (see ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD )
Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING