36A-6
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Axial ball joint linkage: Removal - Refitting
36A
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Coat the threading of the axial ball joint with HIGH
STRENGTH THREAD LOCK (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) .
a Refit the axial ball joint (1) .
a Torque tighten the axial ball joint (80 N.m) using
the tool.
a Remove the
a Coat the following with SILICONE GREASE (see
Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the repair) ,
-the steering rack,
-the axial ball joint.
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit:
-the steering box gaiter (see 36A, Steering assem-
bly, Steering box gaiter: Removal - Refitting,
page 36A-9) ,
-the track rod (see 36A, Steering assembly, Track
rod: Removal - Refitting, page 36A-4) ,
-the wheel (see 35A, Wheels and tyres, Wheel:
Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Check the front axle geometry (adjust if necessary)
(see Front axle assembly: Adjustment values) .
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