Steering Gear
Extreme caution, cleanliness, and properly functioning tools are an essential requirement in performing a faultless and successful steering gear repair. The general safety precautions also always apply to repair work.
A series of applicable general notes for individual repair procedures - otherwise listed several times at many points in the repair information - has been collected here. They apply to this repair information.
- Thoroughly clean connecting points and their surrounding areas before loosening.
- When installing the steering gear, make sure the alignment sleeves are correctly positioned between the bracket and steering gear.
- Place the removed parts on a clean surface and cover them so that are not contaminated. Use foil and paper. Only use lint-free cloths.
- Only install clean parts: remove the replacement parts from their packaging just before installing them.
- Use greases and sealants that are identified by part numbers exclusively.
- Carefully cover or seal opened components if the repair is not performed immediately.