Replacing left or right track rod

Special tools required: 

• 323160

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT WHEEL .
• Remove STIFFENING PLATE .
• Remove left or right STEERING ASSEMBLIES COVER .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

• If necessary, counter-hold 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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Clean track rod.

Undo clamp (1) and clamp (2).

Detach gaiter from track rod.

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Undo the joint (1) using special tools 32 3 160 at the steering box rack.

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Installation: 

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

Tighten joint (1) to the steering gear rack using special tool 32 3 160.

Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .

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Slacken clamping bolt (1) and screw off track rod end.

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Grease the track rod on the taper using "FB-1 part number 2 208 093" grease.

• This ensures that the gaiter is not rotated when the track rod is rotated.

Pull the gaiter onto the track rod.

Mount the EAR HOSE CLAMP  (1) and clamp (2).

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Screw in track rod end to dimension (A).

Tighten clamping bolt (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, counter-hold at the Torx socket.

Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Fit the left or right STEERING ASSEMBLIES COVER .
• Install STIFFENING PLATE .
• Install FRONT WHEEL .
• Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .