Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
Please note: all work on the car – Peugeot 406 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Peugeot 406 saloon
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward.Use a vernier caliper.
Step 7
Clean the lock nut that connects the tie rod to the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #20.Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 9
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #16.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12
Screw the end out of the tie rod.Use a combination spanner #20.Use a combination spanner #24.
Step 13
Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14
Screw on a new tie rod end.
Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
Step 15
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 16
Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 17
Tighten the tie rod end locknut.Use a combination spanner #24.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 nm torque.
Step 18
Treat all tie rod end connections.Use copper grease.
Step 19
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 20
Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 21
Install the wheel.
Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22
Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 23
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 90 nm torque.
Replacement: track rod end – Peugeot 406 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 24
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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