Installing Rear Tie Rod

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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.

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