Special tools required:
00 2 030
31 5 250
31 5 253
31 5 256
WARNING: Danger to life! See MOUNT SECURING FIXTURE FOR VEHICLE
ON LIFTING PLATFORM to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tiltin
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Remove rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting
set down on a suitable surface.
Remove bra
REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TIE ROD
Special tools required:
31 2 240
31 2 246
NOTE: If the tie rod end to tie rod screw/bolt connection is released,
it is necessary
after reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheel
IMPORTANT: Do no
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front bumper trim.
Remove wheel arch cover at front.
Remove trim for cover on side member.
Remove trim on wheel arch.
Remove gutter strip.
Fig. 180: Identifying Front Side Panel Bolts