32 11 100 Replacing Gaiter For Steering Gear On Left Or Right
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
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 32 21 2AZ .
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 -- 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 . 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
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active steering . See 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT or 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING