Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint - AR46.40-P-0201T

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

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Inner Tie Rod With Axial Joint

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	Remove/install
1	Remove tie rod		AR46.40-P-0200T
2	Remove bellows		AR46.40-P-0400T
3	Counter-hold rack using open-end wrench (012) (arrow)		*201589000100
4	Detach inner tie rod (12) with axial joint	Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage) otherwise you may damage the steering gear.
4	Detach inner tie rod (12) with axial joint		*BA46.40-P-1003-01E
5	Install in the reverse order

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29
BA46.40-P-1003-01E	Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion joint	Nm	110

Fig 2: Identifying Open End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.