Tie Rod: Service and Repair

Track Rod
Remove
1. TD4 & KV6 models: Remove steering rack.





2. Remove Torx bolt securing track rod to PAS rack. Discard Torx bolt.
3. Remove track rod and spacer.

CAUTION: Note orientation of spacers before dismantling.





4. Hold track rod securely and loosen pinch bolt in track rod end.

NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

5. Remove ball joint, note the number of turns for refit.
6. Remove pinch bolt from track rod.
7. Remove turnbuckle and note the number of turns for refit.

NOTE: Thread is left-handed.

Refit
1. Fit turnbuckle to track rod to number of turns on remove.
2. Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.
3. Fit ball joint to turnbuckle to number of turns noted in remove.





4. Fit pinch bolt but do not tighten at this stage.

CAUTION: Ensure slots in turn buckle clamps are aligned.

5. Clean spacer, support plate and track rod ball joint.





6. Fit spacer to rack.

CAUTION: Ensure spacers are aligned and fitted correctly.

7. Fit track rod to PAS rack.
8. Hold track rod parallel to PAS rack, fit new Torx bolt and tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
9. TD4 & KV6 models: Fit steering rack.
10. Check and adjust front wheel alignment. Alignment

WARNING: Ensure all track rod pinch bolts are tightened to the correct torque on completion of the front wheel alignment check.