Necessary preliminary tasks
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- Remove TIE ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove GAITER FROM STEERING GEAR and slide back
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Release joint (1) with special tool 32 3 160 on steering gear rack.
Tightening torque, see 32 21 1AZ in 32 21 STEERING ARMS
Installation:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Power steering gear only: Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).