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Remove/install track rod - AR46.40-P-0200I

MODEL 203 (except 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292) 

MODEL 209 

MODEL 215 

MODEL 220 (except 220.083 /084 /087 /183 /184 /187) 

MODEL 230 

Shown on model 220 

Fig 1: Identifying Track Rod Remove/Install Components (Shown On Model 220)
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MODIFICATION NOTES

10.9.03 Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by reference to chassis alignment check Step 5  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of 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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Pry off tie rod joint (10a) from steering knuckle assembly. IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut. AR46.40-P-0200-02I 
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-01E 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Dimensions of tie rod ball joints have been modified Model 220 BT46.40-P-0002-01A
3 Release locknut (10f) and unscrew track rod (10) IMPORTANT Counterhold tie rod (10) for loosening the jam nut (10f) (arrow).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1002-01E 
4 Install in the reverse order    
5 Perform chassis alignment Model 203, 209 AR40.20-P-0200P
    Model 215, 220 except 220.175/178/875/878 AR40.20-P-0200I
    Model 220.175/178 AR40.20-P-0200MB
    Model 220.875/878 AR40.20-P-0200MP
    Model 230 AR40.20-P-0200R
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 203 except models 203.081/084/ 087/092/281/ 284/287/292 Model 209 Model 215 Model 220 except models 220.083/ 084/087/ 183/184/ 187
BA46.40-P-1001-01E Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle 1st stage Nm 50 50 50 50
Stage 2 ∠ ° 60 60 60 60
BA46.40-P-1002-01E Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 60 60 60 60
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 230
BA46.40-P-1001-01E Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle 1st stage Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠ ° 60
BA46.40-P-1002-01E Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 60
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)
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