2. Check the steering rod ends for play by moving the steering rods. If there is play, the rod ends must be replaced.
3. Remove the corresponding front wheel.
4. Measure the length of the free threaded part of the rod (see accompanying illustration), or count the number of free turns. Remember or write down the measurement result.
14.4. Removing the tie rod end: 1. Ball joint stud fastening nut; 2. Free threaded part; 3. Hazet 779 puller; 4. Tie rod end lock nut
5. Loosen the nut securing the ball joint of the steering rod to the steering knuckle a few turns (see illustration 14.4).
6. Using a puller (see illustration 14.4), press the ball pin of the tip out of the steering knuckle, while the device should rest on the fastening nut.
7. Finally loosen the fastening nut and separate the tip from the steering knuckle.
8. Loosen the lock nut on the tie rod end, holding the end from turning - if necessary, first clean the threads with a wire brush and lubricate them with a special compound to corrode rust.
9. Unscrew the tip and remove it from the steering rod. Remember the number of turns for subsequent assembly.
10. When installing, screw the tip onto the steering rod by the number of turns counted during dismantling. At the same time, check whether the screwing depth dimension "2" has been preserved (see illustration 14.4), which was recorded during removal, otherwise the wheel alignment angles will be disturbed. Tighten the lock nut manually.
11. Insert the ball pin into the control arm on the steering knuckle and tighten the new self-locking mounting nut to the required torque - if the pin turns, press it into the conical hole in the control arm.
12. Hold the end with an open-end wrench to prevent it from turning and tighten the lock nut to the required torque. Install the wheel, lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel bolts.
13. At the earliest opportunity, take the vehicle to a specialized service station to check and adjust the front wheel alignment angles.
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