Removing Tie-Rod Ball

If there is corrosion, the tie-rod ball must be replaced!

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Projecting thread of tie-rod ball

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Mounting for tie-rod ball

1. 2.1  Turn the steering fully to the relevant side of the vehicle.
2. 2.2  Unscrew nut -2-  and counter using > 9546 - screwdriver  at the ball-joint pin.
3. 2.3  Press off the tie-rod ball using > 9560 - press-out tool-1-  .

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   Press-out tool 9560 on tie-rod ball

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Tie-rod ball boot

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Mounting for tie-rod ball

1. 4.1  Mark the position of the tie-rod ball on the thread using a marker.
2. 4.2  Loosen nut -3-  on the tie rod. Counter the tie-rod ball -1-  at the flattened area -4-  using a suitable open-ended wrench.

   Information 

   When unscrewing the tie-rod ball, count and write down the number of turns (threads on the tie-rod ball).

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

   This does not  replace suspension alignment.

3. 4.3  Unscrew tie-rod ball -1-  from the tie rod.