32 21 231 Replacing Left Or Right Tie Rod

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Special tools required:

32 3 160

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing, refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Remove gaiter from power steering gear and slide back, refer to 32 11 100 REPLACING GAITER FOR STEERING GEAR ON LEFT OR RIGHT

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

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.

Unscrew tie rod with special tool 32 3 160 from rack of power steering gear.

Fig 1: Removing Tie Rod

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Tightening torque, 32 21 2AZ. 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 measurement (A).

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