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1 - Right Tie Rod End
❑ The version marked
with “R” or an “arrow”
pointing in the drive di‐
rection, allocation, refer
to the Parts Catalog.
❑ Check dust caps for
damage and correct
seating.
❑ Tapered plug must be
free of oil and grease.
❑ If necessary, clean with
a dry rag, do not use
cleaning solvent.
2 - Nut
❑ 70 Nm
3 - Right Tie Rod
❑ 100 Nm
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling, refer to
⇒ “3.8 Tie Rod, Remov‐
ing and Installing”, page
305 .
4 - Steering Arm Thrust Ring
❑ Only on steering gear
with smaller arm
❑ Note location, refer to
⇒ page 302
❑ Steering arm, measur‐
ing, refer to
⇒ “3.5 Steering Arm,
Measuring Mechanical‐
ly”, page 302
❑ Installing, refer to
⇒ “3.4 Steering Arm
Thrust Ring, Removing and Installing”, page 301
5 - Spring Clamp
❑ Open using Hose Clip Pliers - VAS5024A-
6 - Boot
❑ Check for damage.
❑ Must not be twisted when adjusting toe.
7 - Clamp
❑ Always replace.
8 - Bolt
❑ 12 Nm
9 - Locking Plate
10 - Control Line
❑ When installing, make sure that the O-ring is not damaged.
❑ Make sure not under tension when installing.
❑ Do not damage surface, repair paint damage as necessary.
11 - Seal
❑ Always replace.
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