32 21 231 Replacing (removing and installing) left or right tie rod
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IMPORTANT:
The steering gear must be replaced if the polished surface of the rack is damaged (e.g. by corrosion)!
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove TIE ROD END FROM SWIVEL BEARING
- Remove GAITER FROM STEERING GEAR and slide back
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to rack and to suspension mounting, move rack in as far as possible.
Release joint (1) with special tool 32 3 160 SOCKET WRENCH on steering gear rack.
Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .
Installation:
Clean rack.
Check surface of rack for damage (e.g. corrosion).
Power steering gear only: Grease rack (refer to STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - OPERATING FLUIDS ).
On replacement, assemble new part with gaiter
- Determine measurement (A) to simplify following adjustment of front axle
Installation:
Slacken clamping screw (1) and screw off tie rod end.
Slide gaiter with ear clamp and band clamp on tie rod.
Screw in tie rod end to measurement (A).
Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .
After installation
- Only if replacing/removing tie rod end: Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD
- Carry out steering angle sensor adjustment/adjustment for active front steering See 6131996 CARRYING OUT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT or 3210005 ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE FRONT STEERING