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, refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove tie rod end, refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .
Remove underbody protective plate, refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION and 51 47 491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR 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.

Fig 1: Identifying Band Clamp

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Installation:

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

Grease rack.

Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS

Replace and grease O-ring (1).

Fig 2: Replacing And Grease O-Ring

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