Check and replace rubber boot

AR46.40-P-0400I

Check and replace rubber boot

22.2.07



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

Check left and right boot (11)

 Never check bellows (11) by pressing in or around the plastic bead. This results in damage to the bellows (11) and causes 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.

 Stretch the bellows (11) by turning the steering through left and right lock and in the process check for damage (cracks, chafing marks and intrusions) and replace if necessary.

 

Remove/install

2.1

Detach lower engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engine

Model 203, 209

AR61.20-P-1105P

Model 215, 220

AR61.20-P-1105M

Model 230

AR61.20-P-1105R

2.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engines

Model 203, 209

AR94.30-P-5300P

Model 220

AR94.30-P-5300M

3

Remove track rod (10)

AR46.40-P-0200I

4

Unscrew lock nut (10f)

5

Detach outer clamp (11b)

6

Detach inner clamp (11a)

AR46.40-P-0400-01GH

7

Pull off bellows (11)

 Installation: Replace O-ring (23k).

 Installation of model 203, 209 with boot with diaphragm valve: Position the boot for the steering gear housing.

AR46.40-P-0400-02CW

8

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

 If the steering is leaking and the steering rack is already corroded, the rack-and-pinion steering must be replaced complete, in order to guarantee a satisfactory function: 

Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering:

Model 203, 209

AR46.20-P-0600P

Model 215, model 220 except 220.176/ 179

AR46.20-P-0600I

Model 220.176/ 179

AR46.20-P-0600M

Model 230

AR46.20-P-0600R

 In order to guarantee satisfactory operation of the steering, the inner tie rod should be replaced when the axial joint is worn: 

Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint:

Model 203.004 /006 /016 /061 /064 /065/ 204 /

206 /216 /235 /245 /261 /264 /265 /706/ 735/ 745 /747

Model 209

Model 215.375 /376 /378

Model 220.026 /028 /063 /065 /070 /075/ 125/

128 /165 /170 /175 /176 /178

Model 230

AR46.40-P-0201I

Model 220.025 /073 /074 /126 /173 /174/ 875 /878

Model 215.373 /374 /379

Model 203.007/ 008/ 018/ 020/ 035/ 040/ 042/ 043/ 045/ 046/ 052/ 054/ 056/ 076/ 081/ 084/ 092/ 207/ 208/ 218/ 220/ 242/ 243/ 246/ 252/ 254/ 256/ 276/707/ 708/ 718/ 730/ 740/ 742/ 743/ 746/ 752/ 756/ 764

9

Install in the reverse order