Remove the upper damping plate and check the filter for cleanliness and damage.
Pour new fluid into the reservoir.
Add oil with the engine running.
Turn the steering wheel to the right and to the left several times until it stops, so that air is expelled from the system.
Set the oil level correctly. With cold oil, the oil level should be 6-8 mm below the mark.
Removing
Remove the tie rod.
1. Conical lock. 4. Plastic bearing housings. 6. Tie rod swivel. 7. Pressure plate. 8. Pressure spring. 9. Cover. 11. Connecting rod. 12. Clamp bolt.
Using a screwdriver, remove the wire snap ring (3).
Remove cover from top (2) with plastic ring (10).
Installation
Fill the ball joint with universal grease (e.g. SHELL Retinax A).
Put on the rubber casing on the conical lock (2).
Install mounting cap (20) and use it to insert a plastic ring into the rubber casing (10).
Remove the mounting cap.
Install mounting cap (21) on the rubber casing and insert into the last wire retaining ring (3).
Install the tie rod in place.