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

MODEL 219 

Illustrated on model 219.375 

Fig 1: Identifying Track Rod Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 219.375

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the and position the four support plates below the lifting platform support points specified by the 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
	Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.
1.1	Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489	AR32.22-P-1500-04TX
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		STAR DIAGNOSIS, diagnosis system Carefully observe the official charging process for the air springs to prevent them from possible destruction: ↓	*WH58.30-Z-1048-13A
		Charge air spring with STAR DIAGNOSIS at design level.	AR32.22-P-1500-03TX
			*BA32.25-P-1006-04K
			*BA32.25-P-1007-04K
			*WE58.40-Z-1030-11A
			*WE58.40-Z-1002-15A
		Socket	Figure
	Special information on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02T
2	Secure vehicle on the lifting platform		AR00.60-P-0100TX
3	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050TX
4	Lift wheel carrier (7) using transmission jack and transmission platform until the rear axle shaft is roughly horizontal	Tighten tie rod (4) bolted connections.
			*BA35.20-P-1001-04E
			*BA35.20-P-1002-04E
		Transmission jack	*WE58.40-Z-1030-11A
		Passenger car transmission platform	*WE58.40-Z-1018-11A
5	Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7)	Mount bolted connection loosely
6	Detach tie rod (4) from rear axle carrier (1)	Replace tapping plate (4c). Assemble bolted connection loosely.
	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 chassis alignment		AR40.20-P-0200TX

STRUTS

Number	Designation		Model 219 with AIRmatic
BA32.25-P-1006-04K	Nut, rear air spring at spring control arm	Nm	150
BA32.25-P-1007-04K	Air suspension pressure line at rear axle distributor unit	Nm	5

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 219
BA35.20-P-1001-04E	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	40
		Stage 2	∠°	90
BA35.20-P-1002-04E	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier		Nm	70

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

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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A	STAR DIAGNOSIS, diagnosis system; Compact Passenger Car	6511 1801 00

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1018-11A	Transmission platform
WE58.40-Z-1030-11A	Transmission jack
WE58.40-Z-1002-15A	Electronic clinometer