32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right
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IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove tie rod end .
Clean tie rod.
Release ear clip (1).
Installation:
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack.
Release ear clip (1).
Release band clamp (1) and detach gaiter (2) from tie rod.
Installation:
Clean tie rod and apply grease to taper.
NOTE:
This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the tie rod is rotated.
After installation:
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Load Up To Design Position or 32 00 155 KDS Chassis/Wheel Alignment Check With Ride-Height Measurement Without Load .
- Version with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC): Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .
NOTE:
Only cars with DSC are fitted with a steering angle sensor (integrated in the steering column switch cluster).