R32 4Motion V6-3.2L (CBRA) (2008)
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If no grease film is visible on steering rack, steering gear must also be replaced completely.
Boot, installing
Before installing, steering rack must be coated with grease G 052 192 A1 supplied in repair set.
CAUTION! Do not use other grease under any circumstances.
For this purpose, turn steering to stop toward both sides in succession.
For clearer illustration, steering gear has been removed in the illustration.
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Remove clamp on other side of steering gear and remove boot from steering gear housing.
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Grease steering rack on toothed side -A- and on thrust piece side with grease G 052 192 A1.
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Turn steering wheel into straight ahead position.
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Guide new clamp and boot on to tie rod.
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Screw in tie rod until marking applied during removal is reached.
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Tighten lock nut -3- to tightening torque, counterhold on tie rod end -2- while doing this.
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Slide boot -2- on to tie rod -1- as depicted in the illustration.
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Secure spring clamp on boot using hose clamp pliers V.A.G 1275.
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Push boot all the way onto steering gear housing.
