P46.40-2006-05
10 Tie rod
10f Jam nut
11 Bellows
11a Inner clamp
11b Outer clamp
23k O-ring
| Checking | ||
1.1 | Remove bottom section of soundproofing | Vehicles with diesel engines | |
1.2 | Remove engine compartment paneling | Vehicles with gasoline engines | |
2 | Check bellows (11) | Never check bellows by pressing in or around raised bead as this will damage bellows and eventually cause 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. Extend the bellows by turning the steering onto left wheel lock or right wheel lock and check for damage (cracks, chafing marks and intrusions) in the process, install new bellows if necessary. | |||
| Remove/install | ||
3 | Remove track rod (10) | ||
4 | Unscrew lock nut (10f) | ||
5 | Detach outer clamp (11b) | ||
6 | Detach inner clamp (11a) | ||
7 | Pull off bellows (11) | Installation with boot with diaphragm valve: Push the boot onto the steering gear housing and position. | |
8 | Install new O-ring (23k). | ||
9 | Check steering rack and inner tie rod thrust joint for corrosion and play | If the steering rack is already corroded and the steering is leaking as a result, the rack-and-pinion steering must be replaced complete: | |
Remove rack-and-pinion steering. | |||
If the ball joint is worn, replace the inside track rod: | |||
Remove inner tie rod with axial joint. | |||
10 | Install in the reverse order |