Pic. 268. The length of the tie rod (size a)
Measure the length of the entire tie rod, including the tie rod head (distance a in fig. 268). The nominal size is 378.5±1.0 mm;
- release the hinge cover and slide it back onto the tie rod;
Pic. 269. Removing the ball joint of the tie rod from the rack. per key 1 (1332/8) install torque wrench 2 (1332)
- clamp the steering gear in a vise (pic. 269) and install the wrench shown there on the tie rod ball joint. Remove the tie rod;
- install a new tie rod, maintaining the previously measured distance, and screw it into the rack again with a tightening torque of 70 Nm. Do not apply threadlocker to the tie rod threads;
- install the hinge cover on the gear rack housing;
- adjust the camber of the front wheels.
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