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

MODEL 203 (except 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292) 

MODEL 209 

MODEL 215 

MODEL 220.025 /026 /028 /063 /065 /070 /073 /074 /075 /125 /126 /128 /165 /170 /173 /174 /175 /176 /178 /179 /875 /878 

MODEL 230 

Shown on model 220 

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod, Jump Nut, Inner-Outer Clamp And O-Ring - Shown On Model 220
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INSPECT Checking    
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 Check left and right boot (11) NOTES Never check bellows (11) by pressing in or around the plastic bead. This results in damage to the bellows (11) and causes leaks.
NOTES Perfect sealing of the bellows is absolutely vital for correct functioning of the rack-and-pinion steering, so perform the visual inspection as follows:
  • Raise vehicle at front axle.
  • Stretch the bellows (11) by turning the steering through left and right lock and in the process check for damage (cracks, chafing marks and intrusions) and replace if necessary.
 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
2.1 Detach lower engine compartment paneling Vehicles with gasoline engine  
    Model 203, 209 AR61.20-P-1105P
    Model 215, 220 AR61.20-P-1105M
    Model 230 AR61.20-P-1105R
2.2 Remove bottom section of soundproofing Vehicles with diesel engines  
    Model 203, 209 AR94.30-P-5300P
    Model 220 AR94.30-P-5300M
3 Remove track rod (10)   AR46.40-P-0200I 
4 Unscrew lock nut (10f)    
5 Detach outer clamp (11b)    
6 Detach inner clamp (11a)   AR46.40-P-0400-01GH 
7 Pull off bellows (11) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace O-ring (23k).  
    IMPORTANTInstallation of model 203, 209 with boot with diaphragm valve:  Position the boot for the steering gear housing. AR46.40-P-0400-02CW
8 Check steering rack and inner tie rod thrust joint for corrosion and play NOTES If the steering is leaking and the steering rack is already corroded, the rack-and-pinion steering must be replaced complete, in order to guarantee a satisfactory function: ↓
Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering:
 
    Model 203, 209 AR46.20-P-0600P 
    Model 215, model 220 except 220.176/ 179 AR46.20-P-0600I
    Model 220.176/ 179 AR46.20-P-0600M
    Model 230
NOTES In order to guarantee satisfactory operation of the steering, the inner tie rod should be replaced when the axial joint is worn: ↓
Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint:
AR46.20-P-0600R
    Model 203.004 /006 /016 /061 /064 /065/ 204 / 206 /216 /235 /245 /261 /264 /265 /706/ 735/ 745 /747
Model 209
Model 215.375 /376 /378
Model 220.026 /028 /063 /065 /070 /075/ 125/ 128 /165 /170 /175 /176 /178
Model 230
Model 220.025 /073 /074 /126 /173 /174/ 875 /878
Model 215.373 /374 /379
Model 203.007/ 008/ 018/ 020/ 035/ 040/ 042/ 043/ 045/ 046/ 052/ 054/ 056/ 076/ 081/ 084/ 092/ 207/ 208/ 218/ 220/ 242/ 243/ 246/ 252/ 254/ 256/ 276/707/ 708/ 718/ 730/ 740/ 742/ 743/ 746/ 752/ 756/ 764
AR46.40-P-0201I 
9 Install in the reverse order