Installing Rear Tie Rod (Toe Control Arm)
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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
- 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.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
- 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!
Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example)