Replacing the Inner Steering Arm

Steering arm inner, replacing

Special tools:
999 7019 Lock key 999 7019 Lock Key
999 7020 Counterhold 999 7020 Counterhold

Removal

Preparation
Remove the wheel.
Clean the boot and the surrounding area thoroughly.

Removing the outer steering arm and boot




Remove the steering arm from the wheel spindle.
Slacken off the lock nut.

Remove:
- the steering arm and the lock nut
- the clamps (1) and (2).
Tape the threads on the inner steering arm to protect the boot when removing.
Remove the boot (3).

Installing the counterhold





Note! Cleanliness is very important as the seals in the steering gear are sensitive to scratches on the rack.

Clean the surfaces on the steering rack and the tool thoroughly.
Install counterhold 999 7020 Counterhold 999 7020 Counterhold.
Tighten to 25 Nm.
Position the counterhold as close to the deflection limiter as possible.

Removing the inner steering arm




Use tool 999 7019 Lock key 999 7019 Lock Key to remove the steering arm.
Ensure that the connecting rods used are the same length.
Remove the steering arm from the steering gear.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see applicable specifications.

Installing the inner steering arm




Install the inner tie rod.
Use thread sealant 116 1053.
Tighten. See applicable specifications.
Use tool 999 7019 Lock key 999 7019 Lock Key.
Remove the counterhold.
Clean the steering rack after removing the tool. Check the steering rack for damage.

Installing the boot




Check that the boot is undamaged.
Use a new boot if in any doubt.
Tape the threads on the inner steering arm to protect the boot when installing.
Install the boot using new clamps.
Remove the tape.

Installing the steering arm

Note! Different tightening torques for steel and aluminum wheel spindles.

Install:
- the steering arm
- the steering arm on the wheel spindle. Use a counterhold and tighten. See the relevant specifications.
- the wheel. See: Installing wheels Service and Repair
- Align the wheels. See: Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting Wheel Alignment, Checking/Adjusting.