Tie Rod: Service and Repair

NOTE: The numbers found below in parenthesis ( ), refer to that number (and that part/component) found in the illustration.

REMOVAL
1. Slacken the locking bolt slightly (1).
2. Slacken the nut slightly (2).
3. Use special tool 89 96 696 to press out the track rod end (3).
4. Remove the nut (4).
5. Measure the length of thread on the adjusting screw (5).
6. Unscrew the track rod end (using an adjustable spanner to hold the adjusting screw).

INSTALLATION
1. Screw in the track rod end to the correct thread length on the adjusting screw.
2. Install the track rod end to the steering swivel member and tighten the nut, using a torque wrench.
Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44.3 ft. lbs.).

IMPORTANT: Before retightening the locking bolt, make sure that the track rod end is in the right position; (i.e. at 90° to the MacPherson strut).

3. Tighten the locking bolt, using a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16.2 ft. lbs.).
4. Check the toe-in and adjust as necessary.