420919 Removing and installing rear tie rod (toe control arm)

WM 420919 Removing and installing rear tie rod (toe control arm)

Preliminary work

1. Remove the wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "Removing" Removal and Replacement

Removing rear tie rod (toe control arm)





Tie rod (toe control arm)

1. Mark the position of the eccentric screw -3- on the tie rod -1- for re-installation -2-.





Marking position of eccentric screw

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! => Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example) Use a rubber base to prevent the wheel carrier from slipping!





Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example)

Installing rear tie rod (toe control arm)

Information

- All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to centre of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment -> 4495TW Adjustment values for suspension alignment 4495TW Adjustment values for suspension alignment.





Dimension X - lower edge of wing to centre of axle (shown as an example)

- Visually inspect all parts.

- Replace self-locking nuts.

- Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure).

- Use correct tightening torques and torque angle. -> 4X00IN Tightening torques for rear axle 4X00IN Tightening torques for rear axle

Installation is carried out in reverse order.
1. Replace lock nuts. Observe the specified tightening torques -> 4X00IN Tightening torques for rear axle - section on "Installing" 4X00IN Tightening torques for rear axle.
To make installation easier, raise the wheel carrier slightly with a universal jack! => Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example) Use a rubber base to prevent the wheel carrier from slipping!





Tie rod assembly aid (shown as an example)

Subsequent work

1. Fit wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "Installing" Removal and Replacement
2. Carry out suspension alignment after fitting the wheel. -> 449503 Suspension alignment complete - section on "Performing suspension alignment and adjusting vehicle" 449503 Suspension Alignment, Complete