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Track rod end

Track rod end

To remove



1. Raise the car. If a jack is used, safety stands should be placed under the car.

2. Remove the wheel.

3. Slacken the locknut.

4. Undo the nut securing the track-rod end to the steering swivel member.

5. Remove the track-rod end from the steering swivel member, using puller 89 96 696.


6. Remove the track rod end from the track rod, counting the number of turns.



To fit



1. Screw in the track-rod end the same number of turns as when it was removed, but do not tighten the locknut.

2. Bolt the track-rod end to the steering swivel member.


Tightening torque 60 Nm (45 lbf ft)

3. Fit the wheel, see Wheels .

Tightening torques

aluminium wheel 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)

steel wheel 50 Nm + 2x90°, max. 110 Nm (37 lbf ft + 2x90°, max. 81 lbf ft)

Lower the car to the floor.

4. Check the toe-in and adjust if required; see Wheel alignment

5. Tighten the track rod's locknut.


Tightening torque 70 Nm (55 lbf ft)