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Removing and installing steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400B

MODELS 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Remove/Install Components - Models 170, 202, 208
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MODIFICATION NOTES

15.3.04 Owing to the precise tolerances the vehicle should not be subjected to an alignment check after the steering knuckle has been installed    
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of 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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES The damper must be installed to remove the steering knuckle    
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Remove brake disc   AR42.10-P-0220A
3 Remove front wheel hub (9)   AR33.20-P-0310A 
4 Remove brake caliper dust shield (35) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1003-06A 
5 Detach left front rpm sensor (L6/1) and brake lining wear indicator TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.30-P-1001-01A 
6 Remove tie rod (10) from steering knuckle (5) INSPECT Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA46.40-P-1002-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller (050) Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece (051) Figure
7 Remove supporting joint (7) from steering knuckle (5) INSPECT Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA33.20-P-1004-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller (050) Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece (051a) Figure
8 Detach steering knuckle (5) from upper wishbone (6) INSPECT Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA33.20-P-1002-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller (043) Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece (043a) Figure
INSPECT Check     
9 Check supporting joint   AR33.20-P-0425A 
10 Measure steering knuckle, if necessary   AR40.30-P-0451C
11 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA33.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Initially Nm 45 45 45
Inspection Nm - - -
BA33.20-P-1004-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle   Nm 105 105 105
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE CALIPER DUST SHIELD

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA42.10-P-1003-06A Bolt, brake splash shield on steering knuckle Nm 22 22 22
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA42.30-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front axle rpm sensor to steering knuckle Nm 22 22 22
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TRACK ROD

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA46.40-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle yellow Nm 50 50 50
silver or blue Nm - - -
Fig 2: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (210 589 04 63 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)
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