Tie Rod End: Service and Repair

Replacing Left or Right Tie Rod End

Caution!
After assembly, align front axle.





If necessary, remove front wheel, refer to 36 10 300.
Unscrew nut and pull off tie rod using special tool 32 3 090.

Installation:
Remove grease from pin and bore. Replace self-locking nut.
Tie rod end nut 36.5 ±3.5 Nm
Note: Tie rod end with split-pin hole must not be bolted with a self locking nut.






Determine distance (A)-makes wheel alignment easier.
Release nut.
Unscrew tie rod end while counterholding on tie rod.

Installation:
Mount clamping ring (1).
Screw in tie-rod end to distance (A).
Tie rod clamping nut 45 Nm