Replacing left or right track rod end

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT WHEEL .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

• If necessary, hold up at the Torx socket.

Release the track rod end (2) from the swivel bearing.

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Determine dimension (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle.

Slacken bolt (1).

Unscrew track rod end.

• Counterhold track rod with open-end spanner if necessary.

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Installation: 

Screw the track rod end onto the track rod to dimension (A).

• Counterhold track rod with open-end spanner if necessary.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .

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Keep track rod end to swivel bearing connection clean and free from oil and grease.

Insert the track rod end (2) into the swivel bearing.

Part  : Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

• If necessary, hold up at the Torx socket.

Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install FRONT WHEEL .
• Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Refer to CARRY OUT KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION  or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .