Removing the bellows for the steering gear

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE TIE ROD END .

Cut diagonally across the ear hose clamp (1) using special tool 0 494 152 (32 1 260) .

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Remove the strap clamp (1).
Detach the bellows (2) from tie rod.

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