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 box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRACK ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove GAITER FROM STEERING BOX and slide back
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Undo the joint (1) using special tools 32 3 160 at the steering box rack.
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .
Installation note:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Lightly grease rack (lubricating grease FB-1: part number part number 2 208 093).
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
- Determine dimension (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle
Installation note:
Slacken clamping bolt (1) and screw off track rod end.
Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .
Slide gaiter with ear clip and band clamp on track rod.
Screw in track rod end to dimension (A).
After installation:
- Only if replacing/removing track rod end: Perform wheel alignment check. See ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT (WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD) .