Checking the condition of the tie rod ends and the anthers of the rack and pinion housing
1g - Corrugated boot; 1h - Clamp; 1i - Clamp; 10 - Tie rod; 10i - Locknut; 10l - Tie rod end
1. Relevant illustrative material is presented on Ref. an illustration to which all references in the text refer.
2. For visual inspection of anthers (1g) jack up the front of the car and place it on supports, - to stretch the corrugated anthers, ask an assistant to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. If cracks, cuts or other mechanical damage are found, replace the failed boot.
Attention! Stretching and squeezing the anthers manually involves the risk of damaging them!
3. Intensely swinging traction (10), make sure there is no play in their hinges. Replace rods if necessary (see Section Removal and installation of tie rod ends).