Removing and installing tie rod - AR46.40-P-0200A

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Components

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by reference to chassis alignment check

Step 8

	Removing, installing
	Risk of fatal injury  if the vehicle slips or topples off the lifting platform	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking bolts and nuts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105AB
2	Remove front wheel
	Removing and fitting wheels		AP40.10-P-4050Z
3	Unscrew nuts (10h) on tie rod (10)	Counter the ball pin using an Allen wrench if necessary.
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01A
			*BA46.40-P-1002-01A
4	Install thrust piece (051) on respective joint		Figure
5	Press off tie rod (10) using puller (050)	Installation  : Clean grease off tapers and press the ball joints of the tie rod securely into the steering arms.
			Fig 3
6	Check joints of tie rod (10) for play and damaged rubber boots	Replace tie rod if necessary. Installation  : Note installation position (conical joint with lock nut towards steering knuckle arm).
7	Install in the reverse order
8	Check toe on front axle and adjust if necessary	See: ↓
		Performing chassis alignment check	AR40.20-P-0200A

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 129
BA46.40-P-1001-01A	Self-locking nut, tie rod to pitman arm		Nm	50
BA46.40-P-1002-01A	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	yellow	Nm	50
		silver or blue	Nm	-

Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Fig 3: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)