32 11 100 Replacing Gaiter for Steering Gear on Left or Right

32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right







IMPORTANT: The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. corrosion).







Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove track rod end







Clean track rod.
Release ear clip (1).

Installation note:
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to Service Operating Fluids).
Release ear clip (1).







Release band clamp (1) and detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Installation note:
Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

NOTE: This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.







After installation:
- Perform wheel alignment check