32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right track rod: Notes
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IMPORTANT:
The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove GAITER FROM STEERING BOX and slide back
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Unscrew track rod with special tool 32 3 220 from rack of steering box.
Installation note:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .