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Replace Tie Rod End Opel Corsa D

Steering Linkage 3 illustrations ~307 words

Remove

Important. The tie rod end was changed with model year 2010. The aftersales department now keeps only tie rod ends from model year 2010 in its range.

  1. 1. Detach appropriate front wheel • Unscrew 5x bolts
  2. 2. Loosen tie rod end • Fit CH-47658 (2) in correct position • Unscrew 2x nuts (5) • Remove CH-47658 (2) – Loosen at hex head (1)

Note. Centre with push-fit socket (6). Use suitable sleeve (4). Sleeve (4) must lie flat against tie rod lever (3). Tighten CH-47658 (2) on hex head (1).

  1. 3. Loosen tie rod end (1) using KM-161-B (2) in conjunction with the hook KM-161-2
  1. 4. Detach tie rod end (3) from tie rod. • Measure exposed thread length (l) from lock nut to thread end of tie rod • Unscrew tie rod end (3) – Release lock nut (2) – Counterhold on hexagon of tie rod (1)

Install

Important. First check measured exposed thread length!

  1. 5. Attach tie rod end to tie rod • Screw on tie rod end to the marking • Lock tie rod end with lock nut 65 Nm
  2. 6. Attach tie rod end Tie rod end or steering knuckle was already installed once: 35 Nm . • Fit CH-47658 in correct position • Tighten nut 35 Nm • Remove CH-47658 – Loosen at hex head

Important. When replacing both components (tie rod end and steering knuckle) in service, use torque 30 Nm + 180° + 15° .

Note. Centre with push-fit socket. Use suitable sleeve. Sleeve must lie flat against tie rod lever. Tighten CH-47658 on hex head.

  1. 7. Attach front wheel • Tighten 5x wheel bolts 110 Nm
  2. 8. Check toe-in, adjust if necessary
  3. 9. Calibrate steering wheel position sensor • Position steering wheel exactly straight ahead. Deviation: less than 5° • Programming with the Tech2