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Tie Rod, Remove and Install
Important:
Different tie rods are used depending on vehicle version and
steering ratio.
Note: When replacing,
see technical data for "Steering Gear" in this group.
 Remove
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Remove tie rod (1)
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Detach tie rod with KM-6247 (4) from
steering rack
Note: Using an
open-ended wrench (2), counterhold against flattened area of
steering gear (3). Unscrew tie rod with KM-6247 (4)
Note: To provide a
clearer illustration, the central view in the graphics shows the
tie rod removed.
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Re-cut the tread in the axial joint of the tie rod. Clean the
thread in the axial joint of the tie rod and the thread of the
rack.
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Install
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Install tie rod
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Wet thread on steering rack with locking compound
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Tighten tie rod on rack with KM-6247
70 Nm
Note: Counterhold with
open-ended wrench against flattened area of steering gear
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Install cover ring
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Clip in covering ring (1) on wrench surface of the axial
joint
Note: The cover ring
must audibly engage on the axial joint.
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Check toe-in
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Adjust if necessary, see special brochure "Chassis Adjustment
Values" for the corresponding model year
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