Replacing Track Rod

Replacing track rod

Removing track rod
Raise the car.





Remove
- the wheel
- the mounting for the parking brake cable on the track rod
- the inner and outer track rod retaining screws
- the track rod.





Remove:
- the spring strut from the control arm.

Note: The spring struts are slightly compressed.

Installing track rod





Install
- the track rod
- the inner and outer retaining screws for the track rod. Do not tighten yet
- the mounting for the parking brake cable.

Press the suspension up to its normal position.
Tighten the outer screw for the track rod. Tighten to 80 Nm.
Tighten the eccentric screw and nut. Tighten to 80 Nm.
Remove the mobile jack.





Install the spring strut on the lower control arms.
Use a larger jimmy bar to bend the control arm down and align the spring strut against the control arm. Tighten the spring strut. Tighten to 80 Nm.
Install the wheel according to Installing wheels.
Align the wheels according to Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting.