Replacement: track rod end – Toyota Aygo AB1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Toyota Aygo AB1.
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.
Replacement: track rod end – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Remove the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use nippers.
Use a crowbar.
Step 8
Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 9
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 10
Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #17.
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.
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 – Toyota Aygo AB1. 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
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 16
Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 17
Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 18
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 33 nm torque.
Step 19
Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 47 nm torque.
Step 20
Install the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening.
Step 21
Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 22
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 23
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Toyota Aygo AB1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 24
Install the wheel.
Replacement: track rod end – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 25
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 26
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 nm torque.
Replacement: track rod end – Toyota Aygo AB1. Professionals recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 27
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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