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

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Joint Components

Modification notes

10.9.03

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

Step 5

	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 front wheel
	Removing and fitting wheels		AP40.10-P-4050GH
2	Press tie rod joint (10a) off steering knuckle		AR46.40-P-0200-02C
		Installation:  Replace self-locking nut.
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01C
		Thrust piece	Figure
		Puller	Figure
3	Slacken clamping nut (10i) and unscrew tie rod (10)	Counter tie rod (arrow). Installation:  On vehicles with speed-sensitive power steering the tie rod is marked with a "P". These tie rods are approx. 4 mm shorter.
			*BA46.40-P-1002-01C
4	Install in the reverse order
5	Check toe on front axle and adjust if necessary	See: ↓
		Performing chassis alignment check	AR40.20-P-0200A

Tie rod

Number	Designation		Model 163
BA46.40-P-1001-01C	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Nm	55
BA46.40-P-1002-01C	Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	50

Fig 2: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

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