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Removing Tie-Rod Ball

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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.
  2. Release and disconnect electric connector -2-  from the front speed sensor -1-. 
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    Mounting for front speed sensor

  3. Remove tie-rod ball -1-  on the wheel bearing housing.
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    Mounting for tie-rod ball on wheel bearing housing

    1. 3.1 Unscrew nut -2-  on joint pin for the tie-rod ball until it is flush with the upper edge of the joint pin.
    2. 3.2 Press off joint pin for tie-rod ball using > T10187 - Press-out tool  > Pressing off joint pin 
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      Pressing off joint pin

    3. 3.3 Unscrew nut -2-  from joint pin for the tie-rod ball.

    Information 

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

    Count the number of turns when unscrewing it (turns of tie-rod ball).

    This avoids the need to perform an approximate adjustment of the steering trapeze during reassembly.

    This does not  replace suspension alignment.

  4. Remove tie-rod ball -1-  from the tie rod.
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    Detaching tie-rod ball

    1. 4.1 Counter the tie-rod ball -1-  at the flattened areas -arrows-  using a suitable open-ended wrench.
    2. 4.2 Unscrew lock nut -2-  .
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