3211... Replacing gaiter for electric steering gear (EPS) on left or right
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Spindle side:
IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be replaced If the corrosion on the spindle running surface has advanced to such an extent that the steering is acoustically conspicuous under load!
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Do not regrease the spindle running surface. Sufficient special grease was used during assembly for lifetime filling.
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Do not regrease the spindle running surface. Sufficient special grease was used during assembly for lifetime filling.
Rack side:
IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Clean tie rod.
Release band clamp (1).
Mark screw-in depth of tie rod (2) or count thread turns.
Unscrew bolt (3).
Twist tie rod (2) out of tie rod end (4).
Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screw.
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
Release EAR CLAMP (1).
Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod (3).
Installation:
Read and follow notes/information on spindle and rack sides at the start of the document.
Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper. This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.
Release water drain valve (1) (20 A/F) and replace.
Installation:
Fit O-ring (2).
Tightening torque 32 00 3AZ .
After installation
- Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
- Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT