Bushing Outer Tie Rod, Replacing

Bushing outer tie rod, replacing

Special tools:
951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder
999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve
999 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift
999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12

Removal

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparation
- Remove the screw from the tie rod mounting
- Turn the tie rod upwards.

Removing the bushing

- Install the hydraulic cylinder
- Use tool 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder with 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 , 999 7035 Sleeve 999 7035 Sleeve , 999 7036 Drift 999 7036 Drift and 999 7034 Connecting rod M12X400 999 7034 Connecting Rod M12X400
- Pull the bushing until only approximately 2 mm of the bushing steel sleeve is visible
- Remove the hydraulic cylinder.

Installing tie rod

Install:
- the tie rod
- the screw for the tie rod mounting (do not tighten).

Preparations for raising the suspension (AWD only)
- Secure the control arms down. Use retaining straps
- Remove the shock absorber mounting screw
- Pull the shock absorber from its mounting
- Release the retaining strap.

Warning! There is a risk of injury, do not place your hands in the surrounding area of the shock absorber when releasing the retaining strap.

Raising the suspension

Applies only to All-wheel drive (AWD):
- Press the suspension up to its normal position, see Normal position Normal Position.

Does not apply to AWD:
- Press the suspension up to its normal position, see Tensioner, instructions for use, M66, TF-80SC, AW55-50/51SN, M56 Tensioner, Instructions For Use.

Applies to all models:
- Tighten the outer mounting for the tie rod. Tighten to 80 Nm.

Installing the shock absorber (all-wheel drive (AWD) only)
Install the retaining strap and pull down the control arms so that the shock absorber can be installed.

Install:
- the shock absorber
- the screw. Tighten to 80 Nm.
Remove the retaining strap.

Finishing

Check/adjust the wheel alignment. See: Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting Service and Repair.