Ball joint - track rod

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Ball joint - track rod

$% 57.55.07

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

2. Remove LH front road wheel.

3. Loosen adjuster clamp bolts.
4. Remove nut securing track rod ball joint to steering knuckle.
5. Using tool LRT-57-036 break taper joint and release track rod.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any part of the steering linkage, ensure the road wheels are positioned straight ahead and the steering wheel is prevented from turning. Unrestricted turning of the steering wheel will damage the SRS rotary coupler.

6. Unscrew ball joint and adjuster.
7. Remove clamps from adjuster and track rod.
1. Clean adjuster, clamps and track rod.
2. Fit clamps to track rod and adjuster. Screw in adjuster and ball joint.
3. Clean ball joint taper and taper seat.
4. Adjust length of track rod so that ball joint taper is centralised in steering knuckle.
5. Fit track rod to steering knuckle and tighten nut to 80 Nm (59 lbf.in).
6. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 lbf.ft).
7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
8. Check and, if necessary, adjust wheel alignment. STEERING, ADJUSTMENTS, Wheel alignment - front.
9. After check/adjustment of wheel alignment, ensure track rod adjuster clamp bolts are tightened. Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) and M10 bolts to 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft).