Checking condition of steering mechanism

AP46.00-I-4650B

Checking condition of steering mechanism

5.5.11



Check

Steering play

 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

Start engine and move front wheels to straight-ahead position.

2

Check play (a) at steering wheel. To do so, turn steering wheel alternately to left and right until front wheels move.

 If permitted steering play

at steering wheel is exceeded

Check steering gear and all steering transmission components in relation to steering gear for undesirable play - as a separate repair order.

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Steering linkage

3

Check rubber boots (2) on tie-rod and drag-link ends.

 Carefully check to make sure that the entire surface of each rubber boot and the folds resulting from the installation position are undamaged.

Check that the rubber boots are securely fitted to the seating surface of the associated arm.

 Do not replace damaged or leaking rubber boots!

Replace appropriate ball head or entire track or tie rod if necessary.

- subject to separate repair order.

4

Push back rubber boots (2) and check ball head bolt for corrosion.

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*385589036300

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*385589046300

 Lubricate ball head bolt without corrosion effects



Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)

Sheet 266.2

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Replace ball head bolt with corrosion effects - as a separate repair order.

5

Check each individual tie-rod and drag-link end (1) for play. To do so, push and pull tie rod and drag link firmly by hand in axial direction relative to ball pin

 If the permitted amount of axial play is exceeded 
replace relevant tie rod or drag link - against separate order

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6

Check tie rods and drag links (3), steering knuckle arms and steering arms and steering gear pitman arms for damage and correct mounting.

 If any damage or defects are found,



Rectify damage / defects - as a separate repair order.

Number

Designation

Steering 766.532/533 in model 684

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Permissible play at steering wheel when at center position

mm

30

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Permissible end play of ball joints

mm

2