32 21 231 Replacing left or right track rod

Special tools required  :

• 2 287 009

Necessary preliminary tasks  :

• Remove WISHBONE .

Removal  :

Fig 1: Track Rod And Slacken Nut

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Slacken nut (1).

Release track rod (2) from swivel bearing.

Fig 2: Checking Track Rod End Dimension

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

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

Loosen the CLIP  (1).

Pull off the gaiter (2) from the steering gear.

Fig 3: Gaiter And Ear Clip

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Fig 4: Detaching Gaiter From Track Rod

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Clean track rod.

Release band clamp (1).

Detach gaiter (2) from track rod.

Release the track rod (axial joint) from the rack of the steering gear by means of special tool 2 287 009 .

Fig 5: Releasing Track Rod (Axial Joint) From Steering Gear Rack

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Installation  :

Fig 6: Releasing Track Rod (Axial Joint) From Steering Gear Rack

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Unscrew the track rod end from the new track rod.

Screw on the track rod (axial joint) on the rack.

Tighten the track rod (axial joint) by means of special tool 2 287 009 .

Tightening torque 32 21 3AZ .

Grease track rod at the fit of the gaiter (1) with grease "FB-1 part number 2 208 093".

Fig 7: Grease Track Rod Gaiter

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Fig 8: Detaching Gaiter From Track Rod

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Position the gaiter (2) on the track rod.

Secure band clamp (1).

Mount the gaiter (2) to the steering gear.

Part  : Renew the clip (1).

Secure the CLIP  (1).

Fig 9: Gaiter And Ear Clip

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Fig 10: Checking Track Rod End Dimension

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Screw on track rod end on the track rod until the dimension (A) is reached.

Insert track rod (2) into the swivel bearing.

Part  : Replace nut (1).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 32 21 1AZ .

Fig 11: Track Rod And Slacken Nut

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Fig 12: Track Rod End And Screw

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Tighten clamping bolt (1).

Tightening torque 32 21 2AZ .

Required follow-up work  :

• Install WISHBONE .
• Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .