Removing Tie-Rod Ball

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To make it easier to remove the tie-rod ball, swivel the relevant wheel bearing housing so that the tie rod is fully extended.
Release and disconnect electric connector -2- from the front speed sensor -1-.

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Mounting for front speed sensor

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

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Mounting for tie-rod ball on wheel bearing housing

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.

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

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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.

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- .