L46.20-0003-05
1 Rack-and-pinion steering
2 Lock nut
3 Bellows
4a Collar clamp
4b Collar clamp
5 Inner tie rod
6 Sealing ring
| Removing, installing | ||
1 | Remove tie rod | ||
2 | Unscrew lock nut (2) from inner tie rod (5) | ||
3 | Detach collar clamp (4b) from bellows (3) | Installation: Check condition of collar clamp (4b) and replace if necessary. | |
4 | Detach collar clamp (4a) from bellows (3) | Installation: Replace collar clamp (4a). | |
5 | Detach bellows (3) from rack-and-pinion steering (1) | Check condition of bellows (3). Turn rack-and-pinion steering (1) to right and left, checking for leaks when the bellows are extended. | |
Never check the bellows (3) by pushing in or bending the folds as this causes damage to the plastic and leads to leaks in the long term. | |||
6 | Check steering rack and inner tie rod joints for corrosion and play | If the steering rack is already corroded or the rack-and-pinion steering is leaking, the rack-and-pinion steering must be replaced complete. If the ball joint of the inner tie rod with axial joint is dislocated, the inner tie rod must be replaced: | |
Removing and installing inner tie rod (5) with axial joint. | |||
7 | Install in the reverse order | Installation: Replace sealing ring (6). | |
8 | Perform chassis alignment check | Take care that the bellows (3) are not twisted during adjustment. |