32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering box on left or right: Notes
WARNING:
High-voltage system - danger to life
- Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling electric vehicles.
IMPORTANT:
The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRACK ROD END .
Clean track rod.
Release EAR CLAMP (1) and band clamp (2).
Detach gaiter from track rod.
Installation note:
Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).
Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.
- This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .