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
- Remove TIE ROD END .
- Remove BOTTOM STEERING GEAR COVER .
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. See STEERING - 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.
After installation
- Perform chassis alignment check See 32 00 150 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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 front steering See 61 31 996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT or 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING