Track-rod ends
Track-rod ends |
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car. If a jack is used, safety stands should be placed under the car.
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2. |
Remove the wheel.
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3. |
Slacken the locknut.
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4. |
Remove the nut securing the track-rod end to the steering swivel member.
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5. |
Part the track-rod end from the steering swivel member with
87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm.
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6. |
Unscrew the track-rod end from the track rod, counting the number of turns.
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To fit |
2. |
Bolt the track-rod end to the steering swivel member.
Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 lbf ft). |
3. |
Tighten the track-rod end's locknut.
Tightening torque 70 Nm (55 lbf ft). |
4. |
Fit the wheel, see
Wheels
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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. |
5. |
Check the toe-in and adjust if required. Use
Toe-in gauge 88 19 013
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Alignment settings, see Wheel alignment . |