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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove STIFFENING PLATE
• Remove left or right STEERING ASSEMBLIES COVER .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

• If necessary, counter-hold at the Torx socket.

Release the track rod end (2) from the swivel bearing.

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Determine dimension (A) to simplify following

adjustment of front axle.

Slacken bolt (1).

Unscrew track rod end.

• Counterhold track rod with open-end spanner if necessary.

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Clean track rod.

Undo clamp (1) and clamp (2).

Detach gaiter from track rod.

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Installation: 

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

Clean track rod and apply "FB-1" part number 2 208 093" grease to taper.

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

Pull the gaiter onto the track rod.

Mount clamp with EAR HOSE CLAMP  (1) and clamp (2).

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Screw in track rod end to dimension (A).

Tighten clamping bolt (1).

Tightening torque: 32 21 2AZ .

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Keep track rod end to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Insert the track rod end (2) into the swivel bearing.

Part:  Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

• If necessary, counter-hold at the Torx socket.

Tightening torque: 32 21 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Fit the left or right STEERING ASSEMBLIES COVER .
• Install STIFFENING PLATE .
• Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Refer to 32 00 150 CARRY OUT KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION  or 32 00 155 KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .