Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right
CAUTION:
If the surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. owing to corrosion), the hydraulic steering gear must be replaced!
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove TRACK ROD END .
Before removal, clean the track rod, gaiter and the area around the gaiter in order to prevent the ingress of dirt!
Release EAR CLAMP (1) and band clamp (2).
Detach gaiter from track rod.
Installation note:
Check the rack and surface for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Grease the track rod at the seat of the gaiter (1) with FB-1 lubricating grease, part number 2 208 093".
- This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.
Installation note:
Before installing the gaiter, lightly grease the steering gear at the seat of the gaiter with FB-1 lubricating grease.
Part: Release ear clip (1).
Position the gaiter (2) on the steering gear.
Mount EAR CLAMP (1).
After installation:
- Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT .