Installing Rear Tie Rod

Information 

• 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. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Position Mark

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• 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. 
  Fig 2: Removing Wheel Carrier

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• Check vehicle setting values after repair and adjust if necessary. →  WM 4400TW Conversion table for wheel alignment values 
• Observe correct tightening torques  . → WM 4200TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR REAR AXLE 

Install in reverse order.

1. Replace lock nuts. Observe correct tightening torques → WM 4200TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR REAR AXLE  .