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

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

After installation:

Perform Chassis Alignment Check .
Carry out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment/Adjustment For Active Front Steering

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove tie rod end
Remove underbody protective plate. See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
If necessary, remove steering gear cover at side

Clean tie rod.

Release band clamp (1) and ear clip (3).

Detach gaiter (2) from tie rod.

Installation:

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

Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).

Fig 1: Releasing Band Clamp And Ear Clip

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Replace and grease O-ring (1).

Fig 2: Replacing And Greasing O-Ring

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