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Tie Rod, Remove and Install
 Remove
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Remove corresponding tie rod end from tie rod – see
operation "Tie Rod End, Remove and Install". Remove corresponding
bellows on steering gear – see operation "Steering Gear
Bellows, Replace".
Note: On RHD
vehicles, both bellows on the steering gear have to be removed to
remove and install the left tie rod. On LHD vehicles, both bellows
on the steering gear have to be removed to remove and install the
right tie rod.
On vehicles with right- and left-hand drive a flat surface is to
be found on the steering shaft side to hold against the steering
rack (arrows).
Remove
Detach tie rod with KM-6004-1 (SW32) or KM-6004-2 (1 –
SW34) from steering rack – counterhold open ended spanner (2)
against the flat surface on the steering rack in order to prevent
damage to steering gear and steering rack.
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Caution
For Astra OPC modified tie rods are used. When using the tie
rods note the particular part number required in order to avoid
mistakes. The tie rods for the Astra OPC are modified at the axial
joint and can be identified by an additional groove on the tie
rod.
Install
Clean rack thread and coat with locking compound.
Attach tie rod with KM-6004-1 (1, SW32) or KM-6004-2 (1, SW34)
to steering rack – tightening torque 90 Nm / 66 lbf. ft.
Counterhold with open-ended wrench (2) against the flat surface
(arrows) on steering rack in order to avoid damaging steering gear
and steering rack.
Install bellows on steering gear – see operation "Steering
Gear Bellows, Replace".
Reinstall corresponding to Tie Rod End – see operation
"Tie Rod End Remove and Install".
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Inspect
Check straight-ahead position, and adjust if necessary –
see operation "Straight-ahead Position, Check and Adjust".
Check toe-in, and adjust if necessary – see operation
"Chassis Alignment" and "Toe-in, Adjust" in group "E".
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