Tie Rod End: Service and Repair
/e8mSourceCode/e28mTrack-rod ends
To remove
1. Raise the car. If a jack is used, safety stands should be placed under the car.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Slacken the locknut.
4. Remove the nut securing the track-rod end to the steering swivel member.
5. Part the track-rod end from the steering swivel member with 87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm.
6. Unscrew the track-rod end from the track rod, counting the number of turns.
To Fit
1. Screw in the track-rod end the same number of turns as when it was removed.
Note The left and right track-rod ends are different. The track-rod ends should curve slightly backwards when fitted. Markings: LH = left-hand side, RH = right-hand side.
2. Bolt the track-rod end to the steering swivel member.
Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Tighten the track-rod end's locknut.
Tightening torque 70 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Fit the wheel.
Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Lower the car to the floor.
5. Check the toe-in and adjust if required. Use Toe-in gauge 88 19 013.
Refer to Front wheel alignment for setting values.