32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheel, see 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .
After installation:
- Perform 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position .
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, see 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .
Release nut; if necessary, grip brace at Torx socket.
Force tie rod end off swivel bearing with special tool 31 2 300.
Installation:
Keep journal on tie rod end and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from grease.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque: 32 21 3AZ, see 32 21 STEERING ARMS .
Determine measurement (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle.
Release clamping nut.
Screw off tie rod end; if necessary, grip tie rod with open-end wrench.
Installation:
Check gaiter , replace if necessary.
Mount clamping ring (1).
Screw in tie rod end to measurement (A).
Tightening torque: 32 21 5AZ, see 32 21 STEERING ARMS .