Installing Bellows For Steering-Gear Housing (Joint Boot)

Information 

• New bellows must always be used following removal. 

Information 

• There is no guarantee that re-used clamps will secure the component properly. 
• Removed clamps must be replaced. 
• Always use new clamps during installation. 

1. During installation, fit new sealing rings -arrow-  on the steering gear. Take care not to damage the sealing ring when fitting the bellows.

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   Sealing ring

2. Fit new bellows and secure with new clamps. Make sure it fits perfectly both on the steering-gear housing and on the tie rod.
   1. 2.1 Push on bellows until you hear and feel it engaging securely on the tie rod. The recess all the way around must be visible - arrow-  .

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      Fitting bellows

   2. 2.2 Fit the bellows (not twisted) and secure with new clamps.

      Fit new outer clamp -arrow-  using > VAS 6890 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers  .

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      Outer clamp

   3. 2.3 When fitting the bellows on the steering gear, make sure that the bellows is not twisted.

      Fit a new inner clamp.

      The -arrow-  indicates the clamp lug.

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      Inner clamp

   4. 2.4 When fitting the large clamps, always check the following installation position (right/left). 

      The clamps must be fitted at the correct position.

      Place > V.A.G 1275A - Hose clip pliers  on the clamp lug and pre-clamp slightly. > Fitting inner clamp  It should still be possible to turn the clamps easily.

      Check the position of the clamp again, correcting if necessary, and then compress the clamp lug fully.

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      Fitting inner clamp

   5. 2.5 The clamp on the left bellows must be clamped on the steering gear in such a way that the clamp lug -arrow-  is facing horizontally with the front axle carrier in direction of travel.

      Failure to observe this can lead to constrictions in the area of the supply and return lines.

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      Installation position of inner clamp at the left

   6. 2.6 The clamp on the right bellows must be clamped on the steering gear in such a way that the clamp lug -arrow-  is facing horizontally with the front axle carrier in direction of travel.

   Failure to observe this can lead to constrictions in the area of the heat shield.

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   Installation position of inner clamp on the right

3. Right tie rod: 

   Fit heat shield -2-  .

   Fit fastening screws -1-  on the heat shield -2-  near the bellows -3-  for the right tie rod. > Tightening torque 10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm 

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   Heat shield for right tie rod

4. Screw lock nut onto the tie rod.