Steering; Checking The Steering Linkage; Checking Steering Free Play - Mercedes-Benz 209 D Operating Instructions Manual

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4.7 Steering
For safety reasons, perform maintenance
jobs at regular interval s.
This adjustment requi res special skills
and should only be performed al a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station.
4.7.1 Checking the steering linkage
Drag link ends and tie rod ends must be
periodically checked for excessive piny or
looseness. Lift front axle. The balls must
rest in their sockets without play Socket
4.7.2 Checking steering free play
Manual steering
Should the re be any free play in the steer
ing, have the steering system adjusted at a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station imme
diately.
Power steering
Play in the steering should only be
checked when the engine is running .
Power steering
In case of emergency, i.e. when the hy-
draulic syste m fails, the vehicle can con-
tinue to be steered with increased effort
because the mechanica l power transmis -
sion is retained.
caps and seals must be tight and un-
damaged.
Check all bolts and nuts for tight seati ng.
When the engine is not running (hydrau lic
sys tem of the steering assembly is inoper -
ative), the play verified would be inaccu-
rate (excessive).
The wheels must start moving when th e
steering wheel is turned approx. 30 mm
(1.2 in). If they do not move , have steering
gear and linkage inspected by a
MERCEDES-BENZ service station.