Remove/install drag link - AR46.40-P-0100B

MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Drag Link Components - Model 140 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Drag Link Components - Model 140 (2 Of 2)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

10.9.03

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

Step 8

	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1.1	Remove engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engines
1.2	Remove bottom section of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engines	ra94001405305x
2	Detach steering damper (46) from drag link		*BA46.40-P-1001-03A
3	Unscrew nuts on drag link (11)	Counter the ball pin using an Allen wrench if necessary.
			*BA46.40-P-1001-04A
4	Install thrust piece (051)		Fig 3
5	Press drag link (11) off steering gear pitman arm and steering idler arm using puller (050)	Installation:  Clean grease off tapers and press the ball joints of the drag link securely into the steering arms.
			Fig 4
6	Check joints of drag link (11) for play and damaged rubber boots	Replace drag link (11) if necessary.
		The left drag link joint is a pivot joint with a swivel range of max. 2°. This prevents pivot movements of the drag link.
7	Install in the reverse order
8	Check front wheel toe and adjust if necessary	See: ↓
		Perform a wheel alignment check	AR40.20-P-0200A

STEERING DAMPER

Number	Designation		Model 140
BA46.40-P-1001-03A	Steering damper to drag link	Nm	40

DRAG LINK

Number	Designation			Model 140
BA46.40-P-1001-04A	Self-locking nuts of drag link	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠ °	-

Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)

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