P46.40-2006-05
10 Tie rod
10f Jam nut
11 Bellows
11a Inner clamp
11b Outer clamp
23k O-ring
| 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. | |
1 | Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free | ||
2 | Check bellows (11) for damage | 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 (11) is required for the function of the rack-and-pinion steering. Stretch the bellows by turning the steering onto left and right lock and check for damage (cracks, chafing marks etc.) in the process and replace if necessary. | |||
| Remove/install | ||
3 | Remove the front wheels | ||
| Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary | ||
4 | Remove lower engine compartment paneling | ||
5 | Remove track rod (10) | ||
6 | Unscrew lock nut (10f) | ||
7 | Detach outer clamp (11b) | ||
8 | Detach inner clamp (11a) | ||
9 | Pull off bellows (11) | Installation: Replace O-ring (23k) | |
Installation with boot with diaphragm valve: Push the boot onto the steering gear housing and position. | |||
10 | Check steering rack and inner tie rod thrust joint for corrosion and play | If the steering rack is already corroded and the rack-and-pinion steering is leaking as a result, the rack-and-pinion steering must be replaced complete: | |
Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering. | |||
If the ball joint is worn, replace the inside track rod: | |||
Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint. | |||
11 | Install in the reverse order |