Steering Gear: Boot: Removing

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NOTE:

If the bellow is faulty, moisture and dirt will penetrate into steering gear. There must be a noticeable grease film present on steering rack in area of splines. If grease film is not present, steering gear must be replaced.

Replace the steering gear:

If there is corrosion.

If it is damaged.

If it is worn out.

If there is dirt on the steering rack.

-- Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Mark the location of the nut on the tie rod.

-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END .

-- Clean outside of steering gear in area of bellows.

NOTE: While doing this, no dirt must enter the steering gear through the faulty bellows.

-- Open the clamps.

-- Remove the boot from the steering gear and the tie rod.

NOTE:

If corrosion, damage, wear-out or first signs of soiling on steering rack can be seen, complete steering gear must be replaced.

If no grease film is visible on steering rack, steering gear must also be replaced completely.