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

Attention! 

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

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Remove TRACK ROD END 

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.

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After installation: 

• Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK