D46.40-1105-06
1 Clamp (inner)
2 Bellows
3 Clamp (outer)
4 Jam nut
| Removing | ||
1 | Lift/jack up vehicle | ||
2 | Remove front wheel | ||
3 | Remove ball socket | ||
4 | Unscrew jam nut (4) of the ball head from tie rod | ||
5 | Detach clamps (1, 3) from boot (2) | ||
6 | Detach boot (2) from steering gear and tie rod | ||
| Checking | ||
7 | Check toothed rack of steering gear for corrosion and soiling and steering gear for leaks | If the toothed rack is corroded or steering gear is leaking, replace complete steering gear: | |
Remove/install steering gear | |||
8 | Check axial joint of tie rod for corrosion and play | If the axial joint is corroded or worn, replace tie rod with axial joint: | |
Remove/install tie rod with axial joint | |||
| Install | ||
9 | Attach the boot (2) to the steering gear with a new clamp (1) | Only fasten the boot (2) after checking and adjusting the toe-in at the tie rod. | |
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10 | Screw the jam nut (4) of the ball head onto the tie rod | ||
11 | Install ball head | Only tighten jam nut (4) after checking and adjusting the toe-in. | |
12 | Detach front wheel | ||
13 | Lower vehicle | ||
14 | Check and adjust front axle toe | ||
15 | Attach the boot (2) to the tie rod with a new clamp (3) |
Steering linkage