Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair

Removing and installing rear tie rod (toe control arm)
Preliminary work
Remove wheel.

Removing rear tie rod





1. Mark the position of the toe eccentric for re-installation.
2. 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 jack! - Use rubber base to prevent wheel carrier from slipping!

Installing rear tie rod

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 joints 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.
^ Visually inspect 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 and adjust if necessary.
^ Observe correct tightening torques.

Install in reverse order.
1. Replace lock nuts. Observe correct tightening torques.

Subsequent work
Perform a suspension alignment after installation.