Tie rod joints: checking play and dust boots
1. Lift vehicle → 40 V0 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2003 (CAYENNE TURBO S, CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) or 40 V0 LIFTING THE VEHICLE - AS OF MY 2003 (CAYENNE TIP, CAYENNE MAN, CAYENNE S TIP, CAYENNE S MAN, CAYENNE TURBO) .
NOTE:
- The rubber dust boots and bellows on the steering gear and on the tie rods can be damaged by external influences, e. g. stone impact, or during assembly work.
- If a rubber dust boot leaks, the joint or tie rod must be replaced, because any dirt or moisture that seeps in will destroy the joint.
2. Check play and dust boots.
3. Check that dust boots, bellows and joints are functioning correctly and not leaking.