Check the components of the steering

Check 

• Shift the steering wheel in both directions while checking for play.

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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 .