Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Measure the dimension -a- between the tie rod head -1- and the left and right tie rod -2- and make a note of the value.
- Dimension -a- should be the same on the left and right sides after installing.
-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- from the tie rod end joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads.
WARNING:
There is a risk of injury from falling components.
- When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Use, for example, the :VAS6931 to secure.
CAUTION:
There is a risk of damaging the ball joint puller.
- Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using maximum force.
-- Remove the tie rod end with the :VAS251805 from the wheel bearing housing.
-- Remove the nut. Counterhold on the joint pin with a 6 mm inner hex socket if necessary.
-- Only loosen the nut -2- while counterholding the tie rod end -3-.
-- Remove the tie rod end, while counterholding at the tie rod hex fitting -1- if necessary.