Boot, Removing And Installing: Removing
CAUTION:
There Is a Risk of Destroying the Steering Gear If the Boot Is Faulty.
Moisture and Dirt Could Enter
- Check the splines on the steering rack for a visible lubricating film.
- If the film of grease is missing, replace the steering gear.
- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .
- Dirt must not enter through the faulty boot or get into the open steering gear when cleaning the steering gear and surrounding components, when removing the steering gear components or when greasing the steering gear.
-- Bring wheels in the straight position.
-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Remove the tie rod end. Refer to TIE ROD END, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Clean the steering gear and the subframe near the boot.
-- Remove the nut from the tie rod.
-- Open the spring clamp -3- using the : VAS6362 and remove it.
-- Remove the clamp -1- and remove the boot -2- outward from the steering gear. (shown on version without active suspension.)