Pic. 241. Fastening the tie rod to the steering mechanism and the lateral link arm: 1 - steering mechanism; 2 - cuff; 3 - locknut; 4 - the tip of the transverse steering rod; 5 - tie rod lever
The tie rod joint is located between the tie rod and the hub tie rod arm (pic. 241). While slotted nuts with cotter pins were previously used to secure the tie rod joint, self-locking nuts are now used. A self-lubricating plastic liner wraps around the steel ball head, and a collar protects it from the ingress of dirt and moisture. Tie rod ends with a damaged collar or clearance must be replaced immediately. Check as follows:
- Check up cuffs of the hinge of cross steering draft on existence of cracks;
- check if the hinge has a gap, to check it is better to put the car on an inspection ditch;
- ask an assistant to briefly turn the steering wheel to the right and left several times, while you will feel if there is air in the tie rod joint.
Note: Work on the steering very carefully and thoroughly - road safety depends on this.
Note: If cracks or damage are found on one of the collars, it can be replaced without removing the entire steering, the same applies to a worn tie rod end.
To replace the cuff of the tie rod joint, proceed as follows:
- install the car on stands and remove the wheel;
Pic. 242. Removing the tie rod: 1 — locknut; 2 - nut
- loosen locknut 1 (pic. 242) tip on transverse rod;
Pic. 236. Tie rod end puller
- unscrew nut 2 to the end of the thread and use a puller to press the hinge away from the steering lever (see fig. 236);
- unscrew the tip from the transverse rod, while counting the number of revolutions; write it down;
- Unscrew the locknut from the tie rod if it is necessary to replace the cuff;
- release the cuff from the transverse link and the steering mechanism, while a protective fastener is used on the outside, and a plastic clamping tape is used on the inside;
- take out the ventilating pipeline from a cuff and remove it from cross draft;
- Thoroughly clean all parts;
- insert a new cuff on the transverse link and connect the ventilation duct;
- use new parts to fasten the cuff outside and inside;
- screw the tip to the required number of turns and in this position slightly tighten the lock nut without tightening it completely;
- connect the tip to the steering lever (do not lubricate the pin from the ball joint, replace the nut) and tighten the nut to 37 Nm;
- lower the car on wheels (tighten the wheel nuts to 85 Nm) and check the wheel alignment as described in sec. «Front suspension»;
- Tighten the tie rod locknut from the inside to 41 Nm.
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