Electromechanical Steering Gear Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod Head / Tie Rod Dimension

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-- Remove front wheel.

-- Measure the dimension -a- between the tie rod head -1- and the left and right tie rod -2- and make note of the value. The dimension -a- should be the same after installing on the left and right.

-- If necessary, shorten the "longer" tie rod head (installed it deeper into the tie rod).

-- Remove the nut -1- from the tie rod end joint pin -2- until it is flush with the joint pin threads. Counterhold if necessary when loosening.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Joint Pin

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NOTE:

To protect thread, screw nut on pin a few turns.

-- Press off the tie rod end from the wheel bearing housing using the Puller - Ball Joint T40010A and then remove the nut.

Fig 3: Removing Tie Rod Ball Joint

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NOTE:

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using greatest force, adjust if necessary.

-- Only loosen the nut -2-. While doing so, counter-hold the tie rod end -3-.

Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod End & Nut

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-- Remove the tie rod end -3-.