Installing Rear Tie Rod (Toe Control Arm)

Information 

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Dimension X - lower edge of wing to centre of axle (shown as an example)

• All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to centre of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment 

  > WM, 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .

• Visually inspect all parts. 
• Replace self-locking nuts. 
• Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure). 
• Use correct tightening torques and torque angle. 

  > WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR REAR AXLE

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

1. Replace lock nuts. Observe the specified tightening torques

   > WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR REAR AXLE - section on "Installing".

   To make installation easier, raise the wheel carrier slightly with a universal jack! > Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example)  Use a rubber base to prevent the wheel carrier from slipping!

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   Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example)