Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint

AR46.40-D-0201B

Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint

31.1.06



Removing

1

Jack up vehicle

Secure vehicle against rolling away

2

Take off appropriate wheel at front axle

AR40.10-D-1100A

3

Remove bellows

AR46.40-D-9998A

4

Unscrew rack-and-pinion steering from front axle

 Slide rack-and-pinion steering to one side

AR46.20-D-0500-03A

5

Inspect rack (2) and axial joint of inner track rod for corrosion and play

 If the rack is already corroded and the steering has a leak as a result, it is then necessary to replace the complete rack-and-pinion steering:

Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering

AR46.20-D-0500A

6

Counterhold rack (2) with open-end wrench (arrow)

7

Take off inner track rod with axial joint (1); use 41 mm open-end wrench attachment (01) for this step

 Do not apply any torque to the rack joint otherwise the tooth flanks of the rack will be damaged and the steering will then have to be replaced

 Open-end wrench

*763589000100

 Torque wrench

*001589672100



Install

8

Install inner track rod together with axial joint (1); use open-end wrench attachment 41 mm (01) for this step

 Do not apply any torque to the rack joint otherwise the tooth flanks of the rack will be damaged and the steering will then have to be replaced

9

Counterhold rack (2) with open-end wrench (arrow)

 Open-end wrench

*763589000100

 Torque wrench

*001589672100



*BA46.40-N-1004-06D

10

Install new boot

AR46.40-D-9998A

11

Install steering

Replace bolts

AR46.20-D-0500-03A



*BA46.20-N-1003-01C

12

Fit on wheel at front axle

 Retighten wheels after 50 km.

AR40.10-D-1100A

13

Lower vehicle

Number

Designation

Model
690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

BA46.40-N-1004-06D

Tie rod with axial joint to toothed rack

Nm

115

Number

Designation

Model
690, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

BA46.20-N-1003-01C

Bolt, steering to front axle

Stage 1

Nm

25

Stage 2

Nm

45

Stage 3

°

90