00 00 ... Steering Components: Checking For Zero Clearance, Leaks, Damage and Wear

00 00 ... Steering Components: Checking For Zero Clearance, Leaks, Damage And Wear







Checking play:
- For hydraulically assisted steering systems, the engine must be running
- For electrically assisted steering systems, the ignition must be switched on
- Steering wheel:
Move steering wheel back and forth and check for play
- Tie rod joint:
There must be no play between tie rod joint (1) and steering arm (2)

Checking for leaks:
The following illustration shows the arrangement of the power steering components and lines.







1 Pump
2 Power steering cooler
3 Return line
4 Steering gear
5 Pressure line
6 Hollow screw
7 Container
8 Suction hose
D Sealing ring







Check all visible connections, hoses, lines and steering gear for traces of fluid.

Checking for damage and wear:
Check gaiters, flexible disc and axle and tie rod sleeves for damage (e.g. cracks, holes), for leaks or missing clamping bands on gaiters.