32 21 151 Replacing Left Or Right Tie Rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel

After installation:

Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering . See 61 31 996 CARRY OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .

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

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing.

Installation:

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

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Locating 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. See 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. See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End Measurement

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