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 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side.

Clean tie rod.

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

Check tie rod end for damage, replace if necessary. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .

Fig 1: Tie Rod Gaiter, Band Clamp, Ear Clip And Removal Direction

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Replace and grease O-ring (1).

Fig 2: O-Ring

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After Installation:

Perform chassis alignment check. Refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD and 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment. Refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .