3211... Replacing gaiter for electric steering gear (EPS) on left or right: Notes

Spindle side:

IMPORTANT: The steering gear must be replaced If the corrosion on the spindle running surface has advanced to such an extent that the steering is acoustically conspicuous under load!

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.

Do not regrease the spindle running surface. Sufficient special grease was used during assembly for lifetime filling.

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Steering Gear (Spindle Side)

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Rack side:

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

Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).

Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).

Fig 2: Identifying Electric Steering Gear (Rack Side)

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