32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right tie rod
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 and slide back
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).
Lightly grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - 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.
Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .
Slide gaiter with ear clip and band clamp on tie rod.
Screw in tie rod end to measurement (A).
After installation
- Only if replacing/removing tie rod end: Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
- Carry out STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT