Removing
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and turn off the ignition.
Remove front wheel.
Remove outer tie rod end
Loosen and remove the wheel alignment locknut (wrench 13, wrench 21).
Figure 9-1 - Removing the protective cover of the inner joint of the steering rod: 1 - steering mechanism; 2 - clamp for fastening the protective cover; 3 - protective cover of the inner joint of the steering rod; 4 - steering rod
Attention. To prevent contamination from entering the steering mechanism, before removing the protective cover, be sure to clean and blow with compressed air the outer surfaces of the removed cover.
Cut the clamp 2, Figure 9-1, fasteners and remove the protective cover 3 (technological knife).
Installation
Attention. Reuse of the protective cover of the inner joint of the steering rod is not allowed. After dismantling, use a new cover.
Clean the seating surfaces under the protective cover of the inner hinge (Surface cleaner, part number 77 11 238 181).
Apply silicone-based lubricant to the seating surfaces of the protective boot (Silicone grease, part number 77 11 236 168).
Attention. Before installing the cover, set the steering mechanism to a position corresponding to the rectilinear movement of the car. This position of the mechanism allows to provide an equal amount of air in the internal volumes under the right and left protective covers.
Replace the new protective cover and secure it to the steering gear housing with a new clamp (pliers).
Install the wheel alignment locknut on the tie rod (wrench 13, wrench 21).
Install the outer tie rod end.
Install the front wheel.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the wheel alignment.