32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right

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IMPORTANT: The hydraulic steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove TRACK ROD END .

Clean track rod.

Release band clamp (1) and EAR CLIP (3).

Detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Installation note:

Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

NOTE: This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.

Fig 1: Identifying Gaiter, Band And Ear Clamp

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After installation:

Perform CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .