Remove/install track rod - AR35.20-P-0109R

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MODEL 211

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series"

Illustrated on model 230.475

Fig 1: Identifying Track Rod Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Secure vehicle on the lifting platform	Model 211	AR00.60-P-0100T
1	Secure vehicle on the lifting platform	Model 230	AR00.60-P-0100T
2	Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Model 211 with code (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)	AR32.22-P-1500-04T
2	Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Model 211.2/6 without AIRmatic	AR32.22-P-1500-04TA
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	Model 211.2/6 without AIRmatic	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		Be careful to follow the specified charging process, as failure to do so could lead to destruction of the air springs: ↓ Charge air spring with STAR DIAGNOSIS at design level.	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		Model 211 with code (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) Electronic inclinometer: gotis://F_40.2_02.0	AR32.22-P-1500-03T
		Model 211.2/6 without AIRmatic Electronic inclinometer: gotis://F_40.2_02.0	AR32.22-P-1500-03TA
			*BA32.25-P-1008-04B
			*BA32.25-P-1009-04B
			*211589000900
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02T
	Notes on air suspension		AH32.22-P-1000-01T
3	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050Z
4	Raise wheel carrier (7) using transmission jack and transmission platform until rear axle shaft is roughly horizontal	Tighten bolted connections on tie rod.
			*BA35.20-P-1001-04C
			*BA35.20-P-1002-04C
5	Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7).	Mount bolted connection loosely
6	Detach tie rod (4) from rear axle carrier (1)	Mount bolted connection loosely Replace tapping plate (4c).
	Checking
7	Check rubber mount (4a, 4b) of tie rod (4) for signs of damage	The tie rod (4) should be replaced if the rubber mounts (4a, 4b) are damaged.
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Perform a wheel alignment check	Model 211	AR40.20-P-0200T
9	Perform a wheel alignment check	Model 230	AR40.20-P-0200R

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		Model 211 Airmatic	Model 211.2/6	Model 211.08/09/28/29
BA32.25-P-1008-04B	Nut, rear air spring at spring control arm	Nm	150	150	150
BA32.25-P-1009-04B	Air suspension pressure line at rear axle distributor	Nm	2	2	2

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 211	Model 230
BA35.20-P-1001-04C	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	40	40
BA35.20-P-1001-04C	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
BA35.20-P-1002-04C	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier		Nm	70	70

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)

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