Check and replace rubber boot

AR46.40-P-0400LF

23.07.2014

MODEL	217
MODEL	222

2	Inner track rod
6	Bellows

P46.40-2092-06

 Danger !	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Check
1	Check boot (6)	 Do not check the boot (6) by pressing in or around the raised bead. Otherwise damage and leakages may occur.
		 Stretch the boot (6) by turning the steering to the left and right lock and check for damage (cracks, holes, chafing marks and intrusions).
2	Check water drain valve in steering gear		AR46.20-P-0005EW
 	Remove/install
3	Remove boot (6)		AR46.40-P-9998LF
	Check
4	Check toothed rack for signs of corrosion	If toothed rack of rack-and-pinion steering is corroded.
		
		Replace rack-and-pinion steering.
			AR46.20-P-0600LF
5	Check axial joint of inside tie rod (2) for play
			AP46.00-P-4651C
		If axial joint is worn out.
		
		Replace tie rod (2).
			AR46.40-P-0201LF
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LF