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Check and replace rubber boot - AR46.40-P-0400PW

MODEL 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292, 211.08 /09 /28 /29, 220.083 /084 /087 /183 /184 /187 

Shown on model 203 

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod, Jam Nut, Inner-Outer Clamp And Exhaust Shielding Plate - Shown On Model 203
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1.1 Detach lower engine compartment paneling Model 203 AR61.20-P-1105P
    Model 220 AR61.20-P-1105M
    Model 211 with gasoline engine AR61.20-P-1105T
1.2 Remove noise encapsulation Model 211 with diesel engine AR94.30-P-5300T
INSPECT Checking     
2 Check bellows (11) on the left and bellows (11) on the right NOTES Never check the bellows (11) by pressing in or around the raised beads as this leads to damage to the bellows (11) and thus to leaks in the long-term.
IMPORTANT Perfect sealing of the bellows (11) is indispensable for the function of the rack-and-pinion steering, therefore carry out visual inspection as follows:
  • Raise vehicle at front axle.
  • Stretch the bellows (11) by turning the steering onto left or right wheel lock and in the process check for damage (cracks, chafing marks and intrusions) and replace if necessary.
 
3 Remove track rod (10) Model 203 AR46.40-P-0200PW
    Model 211 AR46.40-P-0200TM
    Model 220 AR46.40-P-0200IW 
4 Unscrew lock nut (10f)    
5 Detach right exhaust shielding plate (105e)    
6 Detach outer clamp (11b)    
7 Detach inner clamp (11a)   AR46.40-P-0400-01GH 
8 Pull off bellows (11) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace the O-ring on the steering gear housing.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation of model 203, 211 with boot with diaphragm valve:  Push the boot onto the steering gear housing and position. AR46.40-P-0400-02CW
9 Check steering rack and inner tie rod thrust joint for corrosion and play IMPORTANT If the rack is already corroded and the steering has a leak as a result, it is then necessary to replace the complete rack-and-pinion steering: ↓
Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering:
 
    Model 203 AR46.20-P-0600PW
    Model 211, 220
IMPORTANT If the ball joint is worn, replace the inside track rod: ↓
AR46.20-P-0600IW 
    Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint. AR46.40-P-0201PW 
10 Install in the reverse order