Gaiter, steering gear
Gaiter, steering gear |
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car.
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2. |
Remove the wheel.
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3. |
Slacken the locknut.
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4. |
Remove the nut securing the track rod end to the steering swivel member.
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5. |
Part the track rod end from the steering swivel member with
87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm
.
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6. |
Unscrew the track rod end from the track rod, counting the number of turns.
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7. |
Blow the area clean with compressed air and remove the clips from the gaiter. Pull off the gaiter.
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To fit |
1. |
If necessary, carefully wipe the track rod clean and examine the ball joint.
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2. |
Fit a new gaiter to the track rod and steering gear housing. Fit new clips using
30 16 235 Pliers
to secure them.
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3. |
Screw on the track rod end the same number of turns as when it was removed.
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4. |
Bolt the track rod end to the steering swivel member.
Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 lbf ft) |
5. |
Tighten the track rod end's locknut.
Tightening torque 70 Nm (55 lbf ft) |
6. |
Fit the wheel
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7. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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8. |
Check the toe-in and adjust if required.
For setting values, refer to Wheel geometry . |