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Removing, installing supporting joint at wheel carrier (wheel carrier installed) - AR35.20-P-0116B: Notes

MODEL 129, 170, 202, 208, 210 

Fig 1: Identifying Supporting Joint At Wheel Carrier Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts    
DANGER Lethal injuries  are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform Align vehicle between the four pillars of the hoist and position the four support plates at the hoist mounting points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Unclip line of brake lining wear indicator at spring link If present  
2 Remove spring link (6) at wheel carrier (7) NOTESInstallation:  The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nuts.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Replace self-locking nut. *BA35.20-P-1002-01A 
3 Press wheel carrier (7) up out of spring link (6) NOTESInstallation:  Do not damage rubber boots at supporting joint when installing in spring link.  
4 Remove supporting joint (7a) at wheel carrier   AR35.20-P-0116-01B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Figure
5 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Spring link

Number Designation Model 129 Model 170 Model 202
BA35.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, spring link to wheel carrier NM 120 120 120
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Spring link

Number Designation Model 208 Model Series 210 except 210.07 with Code 979 and Code Z06
BA35.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, spring link to wheel carrier NM 120 120
Fig 2: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (202 589 00 43 00)
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