32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right track rod
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Special tools required:
- 32 3 220
IMPORTANT:
The steering box must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove STIFFENING PLATE (M5 only)
- 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.
Unscrew track rod with special tool 32 3 220 from rack of steering box.
Installation note:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter:
- Determine dimension (A) on used part to simplify following adjustment of front axle
- Slacken clamping nut (2)
- Screw off track rod end; if necessary, grip track rod with open-end spanner
- Remove clamping ring (1) and screw off clamping nut (2)
- Slide gaiter (4) and ear clamp and band clamp (3) onto track rod
- Slide clamping nut (2) and clamping ring (1) onto track rod
- Screw track rod end onto track rod to dimension (A)
- Tighten down clamping nut (2)
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
After installation:
- Only if replacing/removing track rod end: Perform CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK