Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Replacing left or right tie rod

Caution:
After assembly, align front axle, refer to Alignment.
Remove front wheel, refer to Wheels.





Unscrew nut and pull off tie rod using special tool 32 2 070.

Installation:
Remove grease from pin and bore.
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.





With steering damper:
Unbend lockplate.
Unscrew tie rod using special tool 32 2 110.

Caution: Unbend lockplate with pliers (never with hammer) to avoid damaging rack and bearing.





Installation:
Replace lockplate.
Turning lock (1) must engage in groove (2) of damper holder.
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.
Bend lockplate with pliers.





Without steering damper:
Loosen clamp and slide back bellows.

Installation:
Check/replace bellows.





Bend open lockplate, not steering gear manufactured by TRW (Z3).
Unscrew tie rod using special tool 32 2 110.

Caution:
Unbend lockplate with pliers (never with hammer) to avoid damaging rack and bearing.





Installation:
Replace lockplate (A or B), not steering gear manufactured by TRW (Z3).
If lockplate (B) (with spacer to limit steering angle) is installed, new lockplate must also be fitted with a spacer.





Turning lock (1) must engage in groove (2) of rack.
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.
Bend lockplate with pliers.
Replacing track rod end, refer to Tie Rod End.