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Remove/install steering idler arm, replacing plain rubber mount - AR46.40-P-0300A

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Idler Arm Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove, Install     
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts    
1 Detach tie rod (10) at steering idler arm (26)   AR46.40-P-0200A 
2 Detach drag link (11) at steering idler arm (26) TORQUE SPECIFICATION AR46.40-P-0100A 
3 Remove heat shield (26g)    
4 Unscrew nut (26b), remove washer (26e). Pull out bolt (26a) and remove steering idler arm (26) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-05A 
5 Lift sealing lip at the slide bushing (26f) using a screwdriver and remove slide bushing from rubber mount    
6 Use extractor (061) to pull out rubber friction bearing (26f) SPECIAL TOOL Extractor
IMPORTANTInstallation  : Use insertion tool to pull in rubber friction bearing as far as the stop
Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Insertion tool Fig 3
7 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STEERING IDLER ARM

Number Designation Model 129
BA46.40-P-1001-05A Self-locking nut, steering idler arm to longitudinal frame member bearing bracket NM 180
Fig 2: Identifying Puller (129 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Insertion Tool (115 589 08 61 00)
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