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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks :

Clean track rod.

Release EAR CLAMP (1) and band clamp (2).

Detach gaiter from track rod.

Installation note :

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

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

Fig 1: Identifying Band Clamp And Ear Clamp

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

After installation :