Removing tie rod

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT after installation.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Remove the WHEEL .
Remove the front THRUST FIELD .
Remove the TIE ROD END .
Remove the steering gear BELLOWS .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To avoid damage to the steering shaft and its bearing, the rack must be positioned in the steering gear as far as possible.

Release the tie rod from the steering shaft of the steering gear using special tool 0 496 483 (32 3 220).

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