32 21 151 Replacing Left Or Right Tie Rod

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Special tools required:

32 3 090

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel, refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
After installation:
Perform chassis alignment check. Refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD or 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment. Refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

Unfasten nut.

Fig 1: Forcing Tie Rod End Off Swivel Bearing

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Force tie rod end off swivel bearing with special tool 32 3 090.

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. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Determine measurement (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle.

Fig 2: Identifying Measurement (A)

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Release clamping nut.

Screw off tie rod end; if necessary, grip tie rod with open-end wrench.

Installation:

Check gaiter, replace if necessary. Refer to 32 11 100 REPLACING GAITER FOR STEERING GEAR ON LEFT OR RIGHT .

Mount clamping ring (1).

Screw in tie-rod end to distance (A).

Tightening torque, 32 21 5AZ. Refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .