Note: It is more convenient to work on a lift.
1. Loosen the wheel nuts on the side of the link to be replaced, lift and support the front of the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the outer tie rod end (see «Replacing the outer tie rod end»).
4. Loosen locknut 3 (see fig. 8.2) from the rudder.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry off the lock of the inner collar of the thrust cover...
Note: For clarity, the operation is shown on the removed steering gear.
6.... and remove the clamp from the steering gear.
7. Squeeze the bent ears, slide the clamp along the tie rod and remove it.
8. Remove a cover of steering draft from a case of the steering mechanism.
9. Turn away an internal spherical joint of steering draft and disconnect draft from a lath.
10. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- lubricate the tie rod threads with fixative grease before screwing in;
- tighten the steering rod with a torque of 90 Nm;
- check the tie rod boot. If the cover is cracked, replace it;
- install new collars of fastening of a protective cover of steering draft.
11. Believe and adjust if necessary wheel alignment angles.