Tie-rod end

TIE-ROD END

Service repair no - 57.55.02

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle, one side.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Loosen tie-rod end locknut.
4. Remove split pin and castle nut from ball pin.
5. Fit M10 nut to ball pin, flush with end of pin.
6. Use tool 18G 1584 and separate ball pin from knuckle arm.
7. Unscrew tie-rod end from tie-rod.

NOTE: Retain tie-rod nut in position as refitting reference.

Refit

1. Screw tie-rod end onto tie-rod and up to locknut, set ball pin downwards.
2. Connect ball pin knuckle arm, fit castle nut and tighten to 39 Nm, tighten to align split pin hole and fit NEW split pin.
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.