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Replacing Tie Rod Joint

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  1. Before loosening the steering gear from the front-axle cross member (two fastening screws), loosen the tie rod joint (at the relevant side of the vehicle) on the steering gear.
    1. 1.1. Remove the bellows -53-  on the steering gear housing (remove clamping rings -1 and 2-  and move the bellows as required -53-  ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Bellows And Clamp Rings
      G09826355Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. 1.2. Loosen the tie rod joint at the steering rack. The steering rack must be inserted as far as possible in the steering housing (position it as required).

      Ensure that the steering rack is not damaged (scored)!

  2. Remove the steering gear and the complete tie rods after first removing the two steering-gear fastening screws.
  3. Remove (screw off) complete tie rod(s) on the steering gear (at the steering rack).
  4. Install in reverse order. Always observe the following points while doing so: 
    • Replace steering-gear fastening screws, the fit bolt on the steering shaft and the steering-wheel fastening screw whenever they have been removed. Screw threads must be clean and free of grease.
    • Make sure that the steering rack is not damaged (scored).
    • Complete the tie rod(s) before fitting them on the steering gear.
  5. Complete tie rod consisting of: new tie rod joint -58-  , bellows -53-  , small clamping ring -1-  , lock nut -4-  and tie rod (outer part) -79-  . Observe preset dimension -X-  !

    Pre-set dimension -X-  = cross-sectional area/contact surface of the tie rod joint -58-  on the steering rack up to the middle of the ball joint (outer part of tie rod -79-  ).

    Use the same measurement as on the old tie rod. Pre-set dimension -X-  (delivery in production) is approx. 383 mm.

    Fig 2: Checking Pre-Set Dimension For Tie Rods
    G09826356Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Fit the complete tie rod(s) on the steering rack of the steering gear before installing the steering gear. Then secure the respective bellows with new clamping rings.
    Fig 3: Fitting Tie Rod On Steering Gear
    G09826357Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. 6.1. Replace sealing ring on the steering gear housing (identical parts on left and right side).
    2. 6.2. Screw complete tie rod(s), with large clamping ring fitted, into the steering rack.
    3. 6.3. Secure the steering gear on the front-axle cross member. Tighten new fastening screws (M10) to 70 Nm (52 ftlb.).
    4. 6.4. Tighten tie rod joint(s) on steering rack to 90 Nm (67 ftlb.). The steering rack must be inserted as far as possible in the steering housing.
    5. 6.5. Position bellows -53-  and fit clamping ring -1 and 2-  . Tighten clamping ring -2-  using suitable tensioning pliers.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bellows And Clamps
      G09826358Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the steering gear completely now. → 489019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING POWER - STEERING GEAR  .
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