Installing Bellows For Steering-Gear Housing

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Fit bellows on tie rod and steering-gear housing. Check that the bellows is seated perfectly.

Secure the bellows with a new clamp and spring band clamp.

1.1 Position the bellows on the tie rod.

Fit spring band clamp -arrow- using > VAS 6889 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers .

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Spring band clamp

1.2 Slide the bellows as far as it will go onto the steering-gear housing.

Position a new clamp -arrow- in such a way that you can reach it easily in order to tighten it.

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Clamp

1.3 > V.A.G 1275A - Hose clip pliers or > VAS 6199A - Clamping pliers must be fitted on the clamp lug -arrow- and pretensioned slightly.

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Fitting clamp

Check the position of the clamp again, adjust it if necessary, and then tighten it (press the clamp lug together).