Tie Rod End, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Measure the dimension -a- between the tie rod head -1- and the left and right tie rod -2- and make a note of the value.

Fig 1: Measuring Tie Rod Head / Tie Rod Dimension

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-- To protect the threads, remove the nut -arrow- from the tie rod end joint pin until it is flush with the joint pin threads.

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury from falling components.

When pressing off, the tie rod end loosens abruptly from the wheel bearing housing. Use, for example, the :VAS6931 to secure.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the ball joint puller.

Make sure that both puller lever arms are parallel to each other when using maximum force.

-- Remove the tie rod end with the :VAS251805 from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Remove the nut. Counterhold on the joint pin with a 6 mm inner hex socket if necessary.

-- Only loosen the nut -2- while counterholding the tie rod end -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Tie Rod End & Nut

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-- Remove the tie rod end, while counterholding at the tie rod hex fitting -1- if necessary.