Seat Leon 2013 Workshop Manual page 388

León 2013 ➤ , León ST 2013 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 06.2018
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ Open-end spanner attachment (38 mm) - V.A.G 1923-
♦ Ball joint puller - T10187-
Carry out the following work:
Removing
– Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position.
– Remove front wheel on affected side.
– Clean outside of steering box in vicinity of boot.
– Loosen nut on track rod ball joint but do not remove complete‐
ly.
– Using ball joint puller - T10187- -1-, press track rod ball joint
off wheel bearing housing, and unscrew nut.
Caution
Leave nut screwed several turns onto track rod ball joint shank
to protect thread.
– Open clamps and push boot back.
– Turn steering as follows:
- For left track rod, turn steering to full left lock.
- For right track rod, turn steering to full right lock.
– Unscrew track rod.
1 - Open-end spanner attachment - V.A.G 1923-
2 - Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
Note
Renew complete steering box if there are signs of corrosion,
♦
damage, wear or dirt on the steering rack.
The complete steering box must also be renewed if there is no
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visible lubricating film on the steering rack.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order, noting the following:
Caution
Do not grease steering rack.
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Rep. gr.48 - Steering