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

Release band clamp (1).

Mark screw-in depth of tie rod (2) or count thread turns.

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .

Twist tie rod (2) out of tie rod end (4).

Installation:

Replace microencapsulated screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod With Band Clamp And Tie Rod End

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Release EAR CLAMP (1).

Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod (3).

Installation:

Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).

Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper. This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.

Fig 2: Removing Gaiter From Tie Rod

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After installation