Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Removing and installing rear steering tie rod (toe control arm)
Removal





1. Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points and remove wheel.
2. Mark the position of the toe eccentric for reinstallation.
3. Release tie rod at suspension subframe (eccentric screw) and at wheel carrier. Pull out tie rod.





^ To make removal easier, raise wheel carrier slightly with universal vehicle lift! Use -rubber base- to prevent wheel carrier from slipping!

Installation

Note!
^ The left-hand and right-hand tie rods are identical. Ensure correct installation position! The tapered end must be secured on the wheel carrier in the direction of travel!





^ The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position! Vehicle position means: Vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift! -Dimension X-, from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ± 10 mm corresponds to vehicle position!
^ Carry out a visual inspection of all parts!
^ Replace self-locking nuts!
^ Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure)!





^ When raising wheel carrier, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber)! Do not damage the brake cover plate!
^ Check vehicle setting values after repair end adjust if necessary!
^ Use correct tightening torques!
^ Install in reverse order.

1. Replace fastening nuts. Use correct tightening torques.
2. Perform a suspension alignment after installation.