Contents: Removal ↡ Installation ↡
Removal
Loosen the wheel bolts.
Raise and support the front end. Remove the front wheel.
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Remove the lock nut (35) from the end of the connecting rod (10), holding the end (see arrow) with a socket wrench. The figure also shows the pendulum lever (23).
Remove the connecting rod ends from the pendulum arms using a special puller.
Caution: Care must be taken not to damage the rubber casings.
Checking the connecting rod parts:
Move the tie rod joints back and forth. If there is play or too much free play, the tie rod ends must be replaced.
Inspect the rubber casings for leaks and damage. A defective casing requires replacement of the tip.
Note: If the casing was damaged when removed, it is sufficient to replace only the casing and leave the old tip.
Installation
If necessary, clean the cones and sockets of the pendulum levers from grease.
Press the ball joint into the cone of the pendulum arm.
Tighten the crown nuts (34), insert the cotter pins and bend them.
Note: If necessary, the castle nut can be tightened a little more so that the cotter pin can be inserted. The illustration also shows the pendulum arm (2), connecting rod (10), steering rod (11), steering damper (15), boot (32), plastic cover (33).
Install new self-locking nuts and tighten them while holding the joint with a socket wrench.
Replace the wheel.
Lower the car.
Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal sequence.
Check the front wheel alignment angles.