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2.Turn the bolt and knob as
necessary to make the jaws of special tool parallel, tighten
the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
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4.Move the ball joint stud
several times and install the nut on the stud. Using special
tool preload socket (MB990326), measure the ball joint
turning torque. Standard value: 3.9 N·m or less 5.If the turning torque exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end. (Refer to ![]() 6.If the turning torque is under the standard value, check the ball joint for axial play or ratcheting. If no axial play or ratcheting, the ball joint can be re-used. (Refer to ![]() 7.
Tightening torque: 25 ± 5 N·m |