Tie Rod, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Before starting work:

-- Versions with coil springs: determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Versions with air suspension: determine the standard vehicle height. Refer to WHEEL BEARING AT STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION .

-- Remove the rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Turn the wheel hub, until a wheel bolt hole is at the top.

-- Install the :T10149 with a wheel bolt -2- on the wheel hub.

Fig 1: Installing T10149

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NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Slightly lift the wheel bearing housing using the :T10149 with the :VAS6931 this allows the threaded connections to easily separate.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Do not lift or lower the vehicle when the :VAS6931 is under the vehicle.
Do not leave the :VAS6931 under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and disconnect the threaded connection -3- and remove the tie rod -2-.

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