32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right track rod
Special tools required:
- 32 3 160
IMPORTANT:
The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING .
- Remove gaiter from steering box . See 32 11... REPLACING GAITER FOR ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR (EPS) ON LEFT OR RIGHT or 32 11 100 REPLACING GAITER FOR STEERING GEAR ON LEFT OR RIGHT and slide back.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Undo the joint (1) using special tools 32 3 160 at the steering box rack.
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .
Installation note:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
For hydraulic steering gear only: Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
- Determine dimension (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle
Installation note:
Slacken clamping bolt (1) and screw off track rod end.
Slide gaiter with ear clip and band clamp on track rod.
Screw in track rod end to dimension (A).
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
After installation:
- Only if replacing/removing track rod end: Perform wheel alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .