a | Permissible play at steering wheel in center position (<30 mm) |
1 | Ball head |
2 | Boot |
S46.00-4509-01
S46.00-4507-01
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1 | Place front wheels in straight-ahead position | ||
2 | Check steering play (A) at steering wheel | To do so, turn the steering wheel alternately to the left and right until the front wheels move. | |
Permissible play at steering wheel in center position | |||
If permissible steering play is exceeded | |||
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Check steering gear and all steering transmission components to steering gear for unacceptable play, subject to separate repair order. | |||
3 | Raise vehicle | Only if no pit is available. | |
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4 | Check tie rods and ball heads (1) for damage and proper fastening | In event of damage or defects | |
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Rectify damage and defects subject to separate repair order. | |||
5 | Check boot of ball heads (1) | Check boot carefully for damage over the entire circumference and in the folds resulting from the installation position. Check boot is firmly seated on contact surface. | |
If a boot is damaged or leaky | |||
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Replace relevant ball head (1) subject to separate repair order. | |||
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6 | Check ball heads (1) individually for play | To do so, grip the relevant ball head (1) between thumb and index finger and move the steering wheel alternately to the left and right (have a second person assist you). | |
Permissible axial play of ball joints | |||
If play is noticeable | |||
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Replace relevant ball head (1) subject to separate repair order. | |||
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7 | Check play of axial joints | To do so, grip the respective tie rod between thumb and index finger and move the steering wheel alternately to the left and right (have a second person assist you). | |
If play is noticeable | |||
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Replace relevant axial joint subject to separate repair order. | |||
8 | Check boots (2) | To do so, pull the boots (2) apart by hand and check for damage and proper attachment. | |
In event of damage or defects | |||
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Replace relevant boot (2) subject to separate repair order. | |||
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