32 21 151 Replacing Left Or Right Tie Rod

NOTE: If the tie rod end to tie rod screw/bolt connection is released, it is necessary after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front wheel. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

IMPORTANT: Do not release tie rod end from swivel bearing with impact tool.

Rubber gaiter of tie rod end must not be damaged!

Release nut; if necessary, grip brace at Torx socket.

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing. Refer to 32 21 151 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD .

Installation:

Keep journal on tie rod end and bore hole in swivel bearing clean and free from grease.

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, refer to 32 21 3AZ in STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Tie Rod Swivel Bearing Self-Locking Nut

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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, refer to 32 21 5AZ in STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Front Axle Clamping Ring And Dimension A Measurement

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After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check. Refer to 32 00 150 STANDARD CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH DIN LOAD and 32 00 155 CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. Refer to 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .