Checking bellows
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- The bellows on the steering gear can be damaged by external influences for example, by stone damage or during assembly work!
- The steering gear can start leaking if dirt or moisture enters a leaky bellows!
- Visually inspect the bellows for damage.
Tie rod ends: check play and dust bellows
- Raise the vehicle → 400000 LIFTING THE VEHICLE
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Information
- The rubber dust bellows and tie rods can be damaged by external influences, e.g. stone impact, or during assembly work.
- If a rubber dust bellow leaks, the joint or the tie rod must be replaced because any dirt or moisture that seeps in will destroy the joint.
- Check play and dust bellows.
- Check dust bellows and joints are in working order and free of leaks.