Pressing out and attaching follower joint at steering knuckle - AR33.20-P-0500-01VM

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MODIFICATION NOTES

11.12.06

Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle

Model 211

*BA33.20-P-1018-01A

WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 211.08/09/28/29
BA33.20-P-1018-01A	Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	20
BA33.20-P-1018-01A		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 1: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10x1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)

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Pushing off

Unscrew self-locking nut (1) of supporting joint (8) to transverse control arm (6).
Mount thrust piece.
Use puller (09) to pry off supporting joint (8).
Remove puller (09) and thrust piece.

Fig 3: Prying Off Supporting Joint
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Install
Clean tapered connection.
The cone and thread must be free of grease and oil
Replace self-locking nut and tighten .