32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right
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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.
NOTE:
This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.
After installation:
- Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK