Unscrew the nut -1- of the tie rod end -2- until it is flush with the thread of the pin. When loosening, if necessary, keep it from turning.
To protect the thread, leave the nut on the pin screwed a few turns. Press the tie rod end out of the wheel bearing housing using a ball joint puller -T40010 A-. Then unscrew the nut.
Make sure that both arms of the puller lever are parallel to each other at the moment of maximum force application; correct the position if necessary. Just loosen nut -2-. At the same time, keep the tie rod end -3- from turning. Unscrew the tie rod end -3-.
Installation
Unscrew the nut -1- of the tie rod end -2- until it is flush with the thread of the pin.
Install in reverse order. In this case, tightening torques must be taken into account. Screw the tie rod end -1 - onto the tie rod -2- so that the dimension -a- corresponds to the value when removed. Align tie rod end -1- until the pin is in the installation position. Install the tie rod end into the wheel bearing housing until it stops. Tighten nut -1-. If necessary, keep it from turning while tightening. Tighten nut -2-. Install the front wheel. It is necessary to adjust the wheel alignment angles.
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