Check the components of the steering
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Check
- Shift the steering wheel in both directions while checking for play.
Desired state
- There is no play between the tie rod joint (1) and tie rod arm (2) .
Result
» There is play.
Measure
- Eliminate possible defects for a separate charge after discussion with the customer.
Check
- Check Bellows and sleeves for damage (e.g. cracks and holes) and tightness.
- Check bellows for missing retaining straps.
Result
» Damage or leaks.
Measure
- Eliminate possible defects for a separate charge after discussion with the customer.
Follow-up work
- Refer to CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL AND COOLANT COMPOSITION .
- Refer to CHECKING ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM ABOVE FOR LEAKS .
- Refer to TOPPING OFF THE WASHER FLUID FOR THE WASHER SYSTEM .
- Refer to CHECKING THE TIRE SETTINGS IN THE CID (ONLY IN VERSIONS WITH A TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SA2VB) .
- Refer to PERFORMING THE CBS RESET .
- Refer to CHECKING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY AND PERFORMING TEST DRIVE .