Shown on MODEL 453 with installed underfloor paneling |
1 | Tie rod end |
2 | Boot |
3 | Tie rod |
4 | Tie rod end joint |
5 | Clamp |
6 | Boot |
7 | Clamp |
8 | Steering gear |
P46.00-2190-06
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. | |
Danger ! | Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. | No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. | |
Preparatory activity | |||
1 | Release steering lock | ||
2 | Lift vehicle on vehicle lift | ||
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3 | Check underfloor paneling for evidence of driving over obstacles or damage caused by contact with the vehicle underside | If the underfloor paneling is damaged: | |
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Remove underfloor paneling and check steering gear (8) for damage, subject to separate repair order. | |||
If the steering shows signs of mechanical damage: | |||
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Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons. | |||
4 | Check that left tie rod end (1) and left tie rod (3) or right tie rod end (1) and right tie rod (3) are tightly connected to each other by firmly tugging and pushing them. Also check for cracks, deformation and wear. | If there are problems: | |
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Replace corresponding tie rod end (1) or corresponding tie rod (3) subject to separate repair order. | |||
5 | Check left tie rod (3) or right tie rod (3) for cracks, deformation and wear by firmly pulling and pushing them. Also check for a play-free connection to the steering gear (8). | If there are problems: | |
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Replace corresponding tie rod end (3) or steering gear (8) subject to separate repair order. | |||
6 | Check boots (2) of right and left tie rod end joints (4) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating | If there are problems: | |
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Replace corresponding tie rod end joint (4) subject to separate repair order. | |||
7 | Check tie rod end joints (4) for play, deformation and damage by firmly pulling and pushing at the tie rod end (1) | If there are problems: | |
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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. | |||
8 | Check clamps (5, 7) for correct seating and damage | | |
If there are problems: | |||
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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order. | |||
9 | Stretch boots (6) by turning steering all way to the right and left, and check for cracks, intrusions and chafe marks | | |
If there are problems: | |||
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Replace corresponding boot (6) subject to separate repair order. | |||
10 | Check steering gear (8) for mechanical damage | If the steering gear (8) has mechanical damage: | |
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Replace steering gear (8) for safety reasons subject to separate repair order. | |||
Finishing activity | |||
12 | Lower vehicle |