42091950 Removing and Installing Rear Tie Rod (Toe Control Arm)

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

Preliminary work

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

Removing rear tie rod





Tie rod (toe control arm)

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. => see figure Use rubber base to prevent wheel carrier from slipping.






Installing rear tie rod

Information

- 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. -> 44 Complete suspension alignment

- Observe correct tightening torques. -> 42 Tightening torques for rear axle

Install in reverse order.
1. Replace lock nuts. Observe correct tightening torques -> 42 Tightening torques for rear axle.

Subsequent work

Perform a suspension alignment after installation -> 44 Complete suspension alignment.