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Removing Tie-Rod Ball

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Fig 1: Locating Tie-Rod Ball Installation Position
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  1. To make it easier to remove the tie-rod ball, swivel the relevant wheel bearing housing so that the tie rod is fully extended.

    Information 

    Mark the position of the tie-rod ball on the thread before unscrewing it from the tie rod.

    Count and write down the number of turns when unscrewing the tie-rod ball.

    This eliminates the need to perform an approximate adjustment of the steering trapeze during installation.

    This does not  replace suspension alignment.

  2. Detach tie-rod ball -1-  from tie rod.
    Fig 2: Detaching Tie-Rod Ball
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    1. 2.1. Counter the tie-rod ball -1-  at the flattened areas -arrows-  using a suitable open-ended wrench.
    2. 2.2. Loosen lock nut -2-  .
  3. Unscrew fastening nut -1-  from the ball pin for the tie-rod ball -2-  until it is flush with the thread of the ball pin.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tie-Rod Ball On Wheel Bearing Housing
    G09937756Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Press tie-rod ball off the wheel bearing housing. → Pressing off tie rod 

    When pressing it off, make sure not to damage the rpm sensor.

    Fig 4: Pressing Off Tie Rod
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    1. 4.1. Position ball joint puller T10187  under the ball pin and fit it on the fastening nut.
    2. 4.2. Press tie-rod ball out of the tapered end of the wheel carrier using ball joint puller T10187  .

      Screw in hexagon on the ball joint puller T10187  until the tie-rod ball comes out of the tapered end of the wheel carrier.

  5. Screw fastening nut -1-  off the ball pin of the tie-rod ball -2-  .
    Fig 5: Identifying Tie-Rod Ball On Wheel Bearing Housing
    G09937758Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Unscrew tie-rod ball -3-  from tie rod -1-  and remove it.
    Fig 6: Identifying Tie-Rod Ball On Tie Rod
    G09937759Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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