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1.
| caution |
- Do not remove the nut from ball joint.
Loosen it and use the special tool to
avoid possible damage to the ball joint
threads.
- Hang the special tool with cord to
prevent it from falling.
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Install special tool ball joint remover (MB991897 or
MB992011) as shown in the figure.
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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.
| note |
When adjusting the jaws in
parallel, make sure the knob is in the position
shown in the figure.
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3.Tighten the bolt with a wrench to
disconnect the tie rod end.
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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
starting torque.
Standard value: 1.47 -
2.94 N·m
5.If the starting torque
exceeds the standard value, replace the tie rod end (Refer
to  ).
6.If
the starting 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.
7.
| caution |
Always use a new ball joint
nut as it is a self-locking nut.
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Install the tie rod end to the knuckle, then tighten
a nut to the specified torque.
Tightening
torque: 40 ± 4 N·m
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