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

MODEL 211 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29) 

Fig 1: Identifying Track Rod Components

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MODIFICATION NOTES

15.6.10

Value modified: Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle, Stage 2

*BA46.40-P-1001-01E

	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
1	Remove front wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050Z
2	Pry off tie rod joint (10a) from steering knuckle assembly.	Installation:  Replace self-locking nut.	AR46.40-P-0200-02I
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
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3	Release locknut (10f) and undo tie rod (10)	Counterhold tie rod (10) for loosening the jam nut (10f) (arrow).
			*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
4	Install in the reverse order
5	Perform a wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200T

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	90
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 (140 589 00 33 00)

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