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Remove/install torque strut - AR35.20-P-0113B: Notes

MODELS 129, 170, 202, 208, 210 

Model 210 illustrated 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Strut Remove/Install Components
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Modification notes

28.2.98 Diameter of wheel carrier bores modified Model 129, 170, 202, 208 as of 02/98
Model 210 applicable as of 01/98
BT35.20-P-0005-01A
28.2.98 Bolted connection, torque strut to wheel carrier modified IMPORTANT Tightening torque of bolted connection M10 increased from 45 Nm to 70 Nm  for new bolted connection M12  . BT35.20-P-0006-01A
28.2.98 NOTES If a new torque strut is fitted to a conventional wheel carrier version (Ø of fixing bore in wheel carrier approx. 13.5 mm), the sleeve (5h) must be installed in the wheel carrier to reduce the diameter to approx. 12.2 mm Model 129, 170, 202, 208 as of 02/98
Model 210 as of 01/98, see:↓
 
    Install sleeve for torque strut in wheel carrier AR35.20-P-0113-01A 
Fig. item, etc. Work instructions    
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts    
DANGER Risk of fatal accident  from vehicle slipping or toppling off the lift 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
5 Thrust arm    
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Diameter of wheel carrier bores modified Model 129, 170, 202, 208 as of 02/98
Model 210 applicable as of 01/98
BT35.20-P-0005-01A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Bolted connection, torque strut to wheel carrier modified Model 129, 170, 202, 208 as of 02/98
Model 210 applicable as of 01/98
BT35.20-P-0006-01A
    NOTES The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nuts  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Thrust arm to rear axle carrier *BA35.20-P-1001-05A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Thrust arm to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-05A 
NOTES 5h Sleeve in wheel carrier to reduce diameter Model 129, 170, 202, 208 as of 02/98
Model 210 as of 01/98, see:↓
 
    Install sleeve for torque strut in wheel carrier AR35.20-P-0113-01A 
5 g Torque strut cover IMPORTANT Note correct installation position.  
20D Detach, attach bracket If present  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Thrust arm

Number Designation Model 129 Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA35.20-P-1001-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to rear axle carrier   NM 70 70 70 70
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BA35.20-P-1002-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier. M10 NM 40 40 40 40
M12 NM 70 70 70 70
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION Thrust arm

Number Designation Model 210 except 210.07 with code 979 and code Z06
BA35.20-P-1001-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to rear axle carrier   NM 70
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BA35.20-P-1002-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier. M10 NM 40
M12 NM 70
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