Steering and Suspension: Testing and Inspection

WM 0300IN Running gear maintenance: steering gear - visual inspection of bellows and tie rod joints:

Checking bellows

Information

- The bellows on the steering gear can be damaged by outside influences, for example by stone damage or during assembly work.

- The steering gear can become leaky if dirt or moisture enters a leaky bellows.

- Visually inspect bellows for damage.

Tie rod ends: check play and dust bellows

1. Raise the vehicle -> 400000 Lifting the vehicle.

Information

- The rubber dust bellows and tie rods can be damaged by external influences, e.g. stone impact, or during assembly work.

- If a rubber dust bellow leaks, the joint or the tie rod must be replaced because any dirt or moisture that seeps in will destroy the joint.

2. Check play and dust bellows.
3. Check dust bellows and joints are in working order and free of leaks.