Maintenance
Steering system maintenance 9.10
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9.10
Steering system maintenance
9.10.1
Checking steering system for function
WARNING
Accident hazard due to steering system not working correctly!
Driving with a defective steering system can lead to accidents and injur-
ies or death.
► Check that the steering system is working before starting a journey.
► Do not drive the vehicle if the steering system is defective.
► Have the steering system that is not working correctly repaired by a
service center before continuing to drive the vehicle.
Daily before starting to drive, check the steering system for proper func-
tioning. Proceed as follows:
1. Start the engine of the vehicle.
2. With the vehicle at a stand still, carry out uniform steering move-
ments to the left and right up to the stop.
ð There must be no jerky movements or noises.
ð The steering system is operational.
Do not operate the vehicle if you detect jerky movements or noises.
All maintenance work on the steering system must be carried out by
trained personnel in an authorized specialist service center.
9.10.2
Checking the steering column adjustment
Fig.202: Checking the steering
column adjustment
1. Operate lever and hold.
2. Move the steering wheel once in all possible directions.
3. Release the lever.
4. The steering wheel is locked. Check correct locking by gently
jerking.
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