Removing Tie Rod

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For easier removal of the outer tie rod joint, swivel the relevant wheel bearing housing so that the tie rod is fully extended. Remove the outer tie rod joints using > T10187 - ball joint puller (> Loosening tie-rod ball (shown as an example) ). When pressing out, screw lock nut on flush (protects the ball joint thread).

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Loosening tie-rod ball (shown as an example)
Right tie rod:
Remove fastening screws -1- on the heat shield -2- near the joint boot -3- of the right tie rod.

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Heat shield for right tie rod
Pull out heat shield -2- .
Remove small clamp -arrow- on joint boot using > VAS 6890 - Spring Band Clamp Pliers.

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Small clamp on tie-rod joint boot (shown as an example)
Cut open and remove large clamp -arrow- on joint boot using side cutters.

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Large clamp on tie-rod joint boot (shown as an example)
Carefully pull the joint boot > Loosening joint boot (shown as an example) outwards until the axial joint is accessible.

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Loosening joint boot (shown as an example)
Remove axial joint -arrow- from the steering rack using > Nr.95-2 - open-jawed wrench insert a/f 38 for torque wrench and remove the complete tie rod.

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Removing axial joint (shown as an example)