Press off, refit track rod on track arm - AR46.40-P-0200-01V

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)

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TRACK ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 171
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	1st stage	Nm	50
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Step 2	∠°	60

Press off

Undo self-locking nut from steering knuckle linkage (10a).
Fit thrust piece (045) to steering knuckle linkage (10a).
Pry off steering knuckle linkage (10a) using puller (044) and thrust piece (045).
Avoid damaging the rubber boot, as otherwise lubricant will leak from the track rod joint. This results in increased wear.
Remove puller (044) and thrust piece (045).

Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Piece, Steering Knuckle Linkage And Puller
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Install
Clean tapered connection.
Grease and oil must not come into contact with the cone or thread, as otherwise the steering knuckle linkage (10a) can work its way loose.
Fit new self-locking nut and tighten, see . Counter ball head with an Allen wrench if necessary.