32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right: Notes

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IMPORTANT: The hydraulic steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove TRACK ROD END

Clean track rod.

Release band clamp (1) and EAR CLIP (3).

Detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Installation note:

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

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

NOTE: This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.

Fig 1: Identifying Band Clamp, Gaiter And Ear Clip

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After installation

Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK