Check the position of the steering wheel. To do this, take a test drive on a straight, level road. When driving straight, the top spoke of the steering wheel should be horizontal. Otherwise, mark the position of the steering wheel.
Raise the car.
Mark the position of the tie rod end by drawing a line through both parts.
Loosen both locknuts "1" on the tie rod ends and also loosen the outer clamps of the rubber cuffs.
Rotate both steering rods in the same direction. When the steering wheel is turned to the right, rotate the rods in the direction "A". When the steering wheel is turned counterclockwise, rotate the steering rods in the direction "B". The right steering rod is shown in the figure.
Attention! Turn both steering rods in the same direction at the same angle, otherwise the wheel alignment will change.
Example: Steering wheel deflection = 3° clockwise, 1° steering wheel deflection = 30° steering rod rotation. In this case, both rods must be turned in direction "A" by 90° (1/4 turn).
Tighten the tie rod end lock nut to 49 Nm.
Secure the rubber seals with new clamps.
Lower the car.
Take a test drive and recheck the steering wheel position.
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