AP46.00-B-4653A | Check track rod and drag link linkage for play, check rubber boots | 12.02.16 |
Vehicle 382.15, 382.17, 382.18
Vehicle 634.0## #D
B46.40-0007-01
1 Steering rod
2 Spherical knuckle
3 Rubber lining
| Check | ||
1 | Individually check the ball joints (2) of the steering rod and the track-rod | ||
2 | Grasp the ball joint (2) and rest the thumb on the steering rod (1) | ||
3 | With the help of another person, alternately turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn in both directions | The knuckle must transmit all the steering wheel's movement without play. | |
There must be no perceptible radial play. | |||
Maximum permissible axial play. | |||
In case the permissible nominal play value is exceeded, individually replace the ball joint or even the complete rod, if necessary. | |||
4 | Repeat the operation with the ball joints (2) of the tie-rod | ||
5 | Check the steering rod and the track-rod for damage | ||
6 | Clean and check all rubber boots (3) and their surroundings | ||
7 | Individually check all rubber boots (3) for damage and their seats on the contact surfaces | Observe all contour of the rubber boot as well as its folds, besides its perfect sealing. Should replacement be required, the corresponding ball joint will have to be replaced . |
Test values for steering