Necessary preliminary work

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If necessary, remove diesel enclosure

Clean track rod.

Release band clamp (1).

Mark screw-in depth of track rod (2) or count thread turns.

Release screw (3).

Twist track rod (2) out of track rod end (4).

Installation note:

Replace microencapsulated screw.

Tightening torque, see 2AZ in 32 21 STEERING ARMS, TIE RODS, STEERING DAMPER

Fig 1: Identifying Band Clamp And Track Rod With Screws

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NOTE: E9x only:

Heat shield is only fitted on the right side.

Release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque, see 4AZ in 32 21 STEERING ARMS, TIE RODS, STEERING DAMPER

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield With Screws

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Release ear clamp (1).

Detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Installation note:

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

Grease rack (refer to OPERATING FLUIDS ).

Clean track rod and apply grease to taper.

Fig 3: Removing Gaiter From Track Rod

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