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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRACK ROD END

Clean track rod.

Release EAR CLIP (1).

Installation note:

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

Grease rack (Lubricating grease FB-1: part number part number 2 208 093).

Release ear clip (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Ear Clip

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Release band clamp (1) and detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Fig 2: Releasing Band Clamp And Detaching Gaiter

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Installation note:

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

Grease track rod at the fit of the gaiter (1) with grease "FB-1, part number 2 208 093".

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

Fig 3: Identifying Gaiter

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After installation:

Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK