32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod
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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 and 32 00 155 CHASSIS / WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering. Refer to 32 10 005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING and 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, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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. 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, (51 N.m.).