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          DA-RM-04D001-03-001 - Remove/Install steering rack
          DA-RM-04D001-03-002 - Remove/Install track rod
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Instructions
Chassis / Steering / Steering Rack / DA-RM-04D001-03-002 - Remove/Install track rod
Preparation work
1.     
2.     
Remove track rod
1.  
Release lock nut (1) and wind up steering arm. (M16) 68.5 Nm
 
2.  
Remove nut (2). (M10) 58 Nm
 
 
Care Point:
Use a ball joint separator.
 
3.  
Separate track rod (3) from upright.
 
 
Care Point:
Make sure the mark is clear and will not wipe off before new track rod is fitted.
 
4.  
Mark steering arm thread (4) with position of track rod (m).
 
5.  
Remove track rod (3), counting the number of full rotations it takes to remove.
 
Install track rod
 
Care Point:
Count the number of full rotations while installing the track rod. This will align with the marking made on the steering arm thread (m).
Care Point:
Make sure track rod is held with spanner across the machined flats when applying torque to lock nut (1).
 
1.  
Install components in reverse order.
 
 
Care Point:
The procedure below must be claimed separately if you make a warranty claim.
 
2.  
Make sure that the suspension geometry is in tolerance.
 
   
   
   Note