32 21 231 Replacing left or right tie rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove tie rod end from swivel bearing, see 32 21 151 Replacing left or right tie rod .
Remove gaiter from power steering gear and slide back, see 32 11 100 Replacing gaiter for steering gear on left or right .

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

Screw tie rod off rack of power steering gear.

Installation:

Clean rack and check surface for damage (e.g. by corrosion).

Replace O-ring.

Grease rack and O-ring. Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .

Tightening torque: 32 21 2AZ, see 32 21 STEERING ARMS .

Fig 1: Locating Rack

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Assembling new component with gaiter:

Release clamping nut (2).

Screw off tie rod end; if necessary, grip tie rod with open-end wrench.

Remove clamping ring (1) and screw off clamping nut (2).

Slide gaiter (4) and band clamp (3) onto tie rod.

Screw clamping nut (2) onto tie rod.

Slide clamping ring (1) onto tie rod.

Determine measurement (A) on old part to simplify following adjustment of front axle.

Screw tie rod end onto tie rod to measurement (A).

Tighten down clamping nut (2).

Tightening torque: 32 21 5AZ, see 32 21 STEERING ARMS .

Fig 2: Clamping Ring, Clamping Nut, Clamp And Gaiter

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After installation:

Perform 32 00 150 KDS chassis/wheel alignment check with load up to design position .
Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment, see 61 31 996 Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment .