Removing and installing steering control arm - AR33.20-P-0420A

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MODEL 140

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Control Arm Remove/Install Components

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	Removal and installation
	Replace self-locking nuts
1	Remove tie rod from steering knuckle arm (29), check rubber boot and ball joint	Puller (050)	Figure
		Thrust piece (051)	Figure
		Installation:	*BA46.40-P-1001-01A
2	Remove steering knuckle arm (29) from steering knuckle		*BA33.20-P-1005-01A
2	Remove steering knuckle arm (29) from steering knuckle	When replacing steering knuckle arm ↓ Check front axle toe-in	AR40.20-P-0323B
3	Install in reverse order

WHEEL LOCATION SYSTEM, HUB

Number	Designation		Model 140
BA33.20-P-1005-01A	Bolt, steering knuckle arm on steering knuckle	Nm	80

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 140
BA46.40-P-1001-01A	Self-locking nut of tie rod on steering arm	Nm	50

Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)

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