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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)  . 
Fig 1: Axle must be tightened in vehicle position (Dimension -X-)
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Fig 2: Use rubber base between universal jack and wheel carrier
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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) .

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