Necessary preliminary tasks
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- Remove TIE ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove gaiter from steering gear See 3211... REPLACING GAITER FOR ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR (EPS) ON LEFT OR RIGHT or 3211100 REPLACING GAITER FOR STEERING GEAR ON LEFT OR RIGHT 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 32 21 1AZ .
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 ).