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Steering Arm Outer






Steering arm outer

Note! 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.

Preparatory work

Remove the wheel.

Removing the steering arm





Loosen the inner steering joint's lock nut.
Loosen the outer steering joint's nut so that the upper edge is above the screw.
Press off the steering joint. Use tool: 951 2945 Puller 951 2945 Puller.

Note! Be careful when using tools: 951 2945 Puller 951 2945 Puller. so that the steering joint's rubber gaiter is not damaged.

Remove the steering joint.

Note! Count the number of turns when removing the steering joint.

Installing the steering arm


Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Install:
- new lock nut
- the steering arm.
Turn the same number of turns as when removing.

Install:
- the steering joint in the wheel spindle
- the nut, M10 x1
Tighten the inner steering joint's lock nut. Tighten according to: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Finishing

Install the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.
Check/adjust the wheel alignment. See: Wheel angles, check Service and Repair.