32 11 100 Replacing Gaiter For Steering Gear On Left Or Right

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TIE ROD END
Remove BOTTOM STEERING GEAR COVER

Clean tie rod.

Release band clamp (1) and EAR CLIP (3).

Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod.

Installation:

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

Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).

Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper.

Fig 1: Band Clamp, Gaiter And Ear Clip

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

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering . See CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT or ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING