Remove/install supporting joint on wheel carrier - AR35.20-P-0116-01A

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Fig 1: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (202 589 00 43 00)

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Remove supporting joint

Pull supporting joint out of wheel carrier (7) using removal and installation tool (06a to 06e).
Remove removal and installation tool (06a to 06e) and supporting joint.

Fig 2: Identifying Countering Bush, Compressing Bolt, Wheel Carrier And Thrust Piece
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Install supporting joint
Put removal and installation tool (06b to 06f) and supporting joint (7a) on wheel carrier.
Insert supporting joint (7a) into wheel carrier from rear using removal and installation tool (06b to 06f).

Fig 3: Identifying Countering Bush, Compressing Bolt, Wheel Carrier And Thrust Piece
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Insert supporting joint and thrust piece (06f), part 01 into wheel carrier until it lies against the machined lay-on surface (arrow).

The supporting joint has been properly inserted when it is in the center of the wheel carrier boss.

Fig 4: Locating Thrust Piece

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