Track rod end

Refit

1. Position steering lock to column and fit shear bolts loosely.
2. Insert starter key, check operation of steering lock and key turns freely.
3. Tighten shear bolts until heads shear off.
4. Raise column and engage top bracket on studs and fit nuts and bolts. DO NOT tighten.
5. Fit lower clamp, tighten nut and bolt to 22 Nm.
6. Tighten top bracket nuts and bolts to 15 Nm.
7. Connect starter switch multiplugs to fuse box and main harness.
8. 98MY on: Fit passive coil. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
9. Fit steering column nacelle. See this section.

TRACK ROD END

Service repair no - 57.55.02

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Loosen track rod end locknut.
4. Remove nut from ball pin and discard.
5. Fit M10 nut to ball pin, flush with end of pin.
6. Using tool 18G 1584, separate ball pin from knuckle arm.
7. Unscrew track rod end from track rod.

NOTE: Retain the track rod locknut in position as fitting reference.

Refit

1. Screw track rod end onto track rod up to locknut with ball pin facing upwards.
2. Connect ball pin to front hub. Tighten NEW nut to 45 Nm.
3. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
5. Check and adjust front wheel alignment. See Adjustments.