Overhaul

POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND LINKAGE

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

Disassembly Steps 1-7:

Required Special Tool:
^ MB992209: Boot band clipping tool

LUBRICATION AND SEALING POINTS





ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ BAND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ Secure the rack housing, and firmly crimp the bellows band by the bellows band clipping tool (special tool: MB992209).
^ Crimp the bellows band securely until the special tool (MB992209) contacts the stopper.





1. Using the special tool (MB992209), crimp the bellows band.





2. Check that the crimping width of the band (A) is within the range of the standard value.

Standard value (A): 2.4 - 2.8 mm (0.09 - 0.11 in)

]]B[[ LOCK NUT/TIE-ROD END INSTALLATION





Screw in the tie-rod to the length shown in the figure, and hand-tighten the lock nut.

NOTE: Install the steering gear and linkage to the body, adjust the toe-in, and then tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.