Check and replace rubber boot

AR46.40-P-0400RT

Check and replace rubber boot

4.10.07

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Checking

Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

1

Raise vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000RT

2

Check bellows (1)

 Never check the bellows by pressing in or around the raised beads as this will damage the bellows and eventually cause leaks.

 Perfect sealing of the bellows is absolutely vital for correct functioning of the rack-and-pinion steering, so perform the visual inspection as follows:

 Raise vehicle at front axle.

 Extend the bellows by turning the steering onto left wheel lock or right wheel lock and check for damage (cracks, chafing marks and intrusions) in the process, install new bellows if necessary.

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Remove/install

3

Remove track rod (2)

AR46.40-P-0200RT

4

Unscrew locknut (3)

5

Detach outer clamp (4)

6

Detach inner clamp (5)

AR46.40-P-0400-01GH

7

Pull off bellows (1)

 Installation of boot with diaphragm valve: Slide on and position boot on housing of steering gear.

AR46.40-P-0400-02CW

8

Replace O-ring (6)

9

Check steering rack and inner tie rod thrust joint for corrosion and play

 If the steering rack is already corroded and the steering is leaking as a result, the rack-and-pinion steering must be replaced complete: 

Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering.

AR46.20-P-0600RT

 If the ball joint is worn, replace the inside track rod: 

Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint.

AR46.40-P-0201RT

10

Install in the reverse order