Removing and installing steering stop limit, Crafter 4MOTION with Achleitner four-wheel drive — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

• Renewed: complete steering rack

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• Dirt must be prevented from entering the steering rack.
• If the steering rack shows signs of corrosion, damage, wear or soiling, renew the complete steering rack.Likewise, if there is no film of grease on the steering rack, the steering rack must be renewed.
• The steering stop limit (1) will be secured when left track rod is tightened.
• Before installation, steering rack must be coated with steering rack greaseElectronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA).
• Position spring-type clip onto boot.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
2. Remove wheel.
3. Clean outside of steering rack in vicinity of boot 10.2. [Note: Dirt must be prevented from entering the steering rack.]
4. Unscrew track rod ball joint .
5. Loosen spring-type clip on boot and push onto track rod.

6. Open clamp (arrow) and pull boot (1) off steering rack.
7. Remove track rod . [Note: If the steering rack shows signs of corrosion, damage, wear or soiling, renew the complete steering rack.Likewise, if there is no film of grease on the steering rack, the steering rack must be renewed.]
8. Remove damaged or loose steering stop limit.
9. Turn steering wheel to full right lock.
10. Clean any grease or oil from steering rack of power-assisted steering.
11. Slide steering stop limit (1) loosely onto shoulder (2) of steering rack of steering rack (3). [Note: The steering stop limit (1) will be secured when left track rod is tightened.] [Note: Observe manufacturer's instructions enclosed in the packaging and minimum curing period.]
12. Turn steering wheel to full "“left”" lock.
13. Clean any grease or oil from steering rack of power-assisted steering.
14. Apply an adhesive bead of 2 to 3 mm thickness on the inside of the steering stop limit.
15. ⚠ Observe the safety data sheet for the adhesive sealantElectronic Parts Catalogue. — Slide steering stop limit (1) onto steering rack (3) of steering rack until it is flush.
16. Spread adhesive sealantElectronic Parts Catalogue(2).
17. ⚠ Vehicle is safe to use only after the curing period is completed. — Install track rod . [Note: Before installation, steering rack must be coated with steering rack greaseElectronic Parts Catalogue.]
18. ⚠ No other type of grease may be used. — Turn steering to full lock on each side in succession.
19. Grease steering rack on toothed side using steering rack greaseElectronic Parts Catalogue.
20. Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. [Note: Position spring-type clip onto boot.]
21. Slide boot (1) onto track rod and steering rack. Secure boot with new clamp (arrow).
22. Install track rod ball joint .
23. Fit wheel.
24. Check wheel alignment .

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