Installing rear tie rod
NOTE:
- The left-hand and right-hand tie rods are identical. Ensure correct installation position. The tapered end must be secured on the wheel carrier in the direction of travel.
- The entire threaded joints of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ±10 mm corresponds to vehicle position. See Fig 1.
- Visually inspect all parts.
- Replace self-locking nuts.
- Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure).
- When raising wheel carrier, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber). Do not damage the brake cover plate.
- Check vehicle setting values after repair and adjust if necessary. → 44 IN Suspension alignment, complete - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
- Observe correct tightening torques. → 42 TW Tightening torques for rear axle - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .
Install in reverse order.
1. Replace lock nuts. Observe correct tightening torques → 42 TW Tightening torques for rear axle - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .