Limiters, Replacing

Replacing limiters

Special tools:
999 7020
999 7019

Removal

Removing limiter





Remove the wheel.
Clean the boot and the surrounding area thoroughly.
Measure the distance between the lock nut and the edge of the wrench grip.
Note the measurement.





Marking
Mark up the ball joint, the lock nut and the tie rod as illustrated.
Front wheel alignment is not necessary if the outer steering arm is secured in the original position.

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





Clean the surfaces on the steering rack and the tool thoroughly.

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

- Install counterhold 999 7020
- Tighten to 25 Nm
- Position the counterhold as close to the limiter as possible. When replacing with a longer limiter, measure the new limiter and position the counterhold so that there is enough space for the new limiter.

Removing limiter
Use tool 999 7019 to remove the steering arm
Ensure that the connecting rods used are the same length.





Remove:
- the steering arm from the steering gear
- the limiter.

Installation

Installing limiter





Install:
- the new limiter
- the tie rod. Use thread sealant 1161053. Tighten to 90 Nm.
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.
Ensure that the tape is in place on the threads. Install the boot using new clamps.
Remove the tape.

Installing the outer steering arm





Install:
- the outer steering arm. Ensure that the markings and the measurements more or less correspond
- the steering arm on the wheel spindle. Use a counterhold.
Tighten to
70 Nm (steel spindle)
80 Nm (aluminum spindle).
Adjust so that the markings and measurement A correspond to the tightened lock nut.
Tighten the locknut
Install the wheels.