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

MODEL 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Drag Link Remove/Install Components
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Engines 111, 601, 604, 605, 611 

Fig 2: Identifying Drag Link Remove/Install Components - Engines 111, 601, 604, 605, 611
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Engine 112, 113 

Fig 3: Identifying Drag Link Remove/Install Components - Engine 112, 113
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MODIFICATION NOTES

10.9.03 Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by reference to chassis alignment Step 8  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER 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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1.1 Remove engine compartment paneling Vehicles with gasoline engines  
    Model 170 AR61.20-P-1105A
    Model 202, 208 AR61.20-P-1105AB
1.2 Remove bottom section of soundproofing Vehicles with diesel engines  
    Model 202 AR94.30-P-5300A
2 Detach steering damper (46) from drag link (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-03A 
3 Unscrew nuts on drag link (11) IMPORTANT Counter the ball pin using an Allen wrench if necessary.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-04A 
4 Press tie rod joints off steering knuckles SPECIAL TOOL AR46.40-P-0200-02CC 
5.1 Press drag link (11) off steering gear pitman arm and steering idler arm using puller (053) Engines 111, 601, 604, 605, 611  
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Clean grease off tapers and press the ball joints securely into the steering arms.  
5.2 Press drag link (11) off steering gear pitman arm and steering idler arm using thrust piece (046) and puller (044) Engine 112, 113  
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Clean grease off tapers and press the ball joints securely into the steering arms.  
6 Check joints of drag link (11) for play and damaged rubber boots Replace drag link (11) if necessary.  
    IMPORTANT The right 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
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TIE 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 - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STEERING DAMPER

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA46.40-P-1001-03A Steering damper to drag link Nm 40 40 40
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRAG LINK

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA46.40-P-1001-04A Self-locking nuts of drag link Stage 1 Nm 50 50 50
Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (202 589 01 33 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
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