ap4600a4650a

Checking condition of steering mechanism

Type ap · topic 46.00 · version 0101 · 2005-04-26

Applies to: Steering 765.204 in modelNAB372.124 Steering 765.830 in modelNAB372.124 Steering 765.830 in modelNAB372.317

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 46 Steering › 46.00 General — Series 372 (models 124, 317)

EinPAS 22 Steering › 22.15 Power steering › 22.15.5 Power steering assembly — Series 372 (models 124, 317)

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 765 204, 765 830

AP46.00-A-4650A

Checking condition of steering mechanism

21.3.01

Steering 765.204 in modelNAB372.124

Steering 765.830 in modelNAB372.124

Steering 765.830 in modelNAB372.317

	Check
 Danger!	Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near engine	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
1	Crank the engine and move the front wheels into the straight-ahead position
2	Checking play in the steering wheel	 Turn steering wheel alternately to left and right until front wheels move.
		If the permissible steering play, measured at the circumference of the steering wheel, is exceeded: 	*BE46.00-N-1003-01C
		Check steering gear and all steering transmission components for undesirable play - as a separate repair order.
3	Turn off engine
4	Check tie rods and drag links as well as track arm and pitman arm by means of visual inspection for freedom from damage and fixing	 Check locking cotter pins for freedom from damage and tight seating. The dust cap must be removed for checking the locking device on the steering idler arm.
		If damage or defects are found:
		eliminate damage/defects - against a separate order.
5	Check the rubber boots on the tie rod and drag link ends	 Carefully check rubber boots for damage around entire circumference and in the folds resulting from the installation position. Check that the rubber boots are securely fitted to the seating surface of the associated arm.
		If damage or defects are found:
		 Do not replace damaged or leaking rubber boots! Replace the corresponding ball head or if necessary the complete tie rod - subject to separate repair order.

Test values for steering

Number	Designation		Steering 765.204	Steering 765.830


BE46.00-N-1003-01C	Permissible play at steering wheel when at center position	mm	30	30

Referenced documents

as0000z000501a Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.