32 21 231 Replacing (Removing And Installing) Left Or Right Track Rod
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Special Tools Required
- 32 3 160
IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TIE ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove gaiter from steering gear. See GAITER FOR STEERING GEAR or GAITER FOR ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR (EPS) .
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Release joint (1) with special tool 32 3 160 on steering gear rack.
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .
Installation:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Power steering gear only: Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
- Determine measurement (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle
Installation:
Slacken clamping screw (1) and screw off tie rod end.
Slide gaiter with ear clamp and band clamp on tie rod.
Screw in tie rod end to measurement (A).
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
After installation:
- Only if replacing/removing tie rod end: Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. See ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING / CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .