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

MODEL 164 

Shown on model 164.1 

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod With Axial Joint Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 164.1
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts All models AH00.00-N-0001-01A
DANGER 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 Lift/jack up vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050Z
3 Remove tie rod   AR46.40-P-0200GZ 
4 Remove bellows   AR46.40-P-0400GZ 
5 loosen inner tie rod with axial joint (3) using open end wrench (2) IMPORTANT Counterhold toothed rack using suitable open end wrench (arrow). *BA46.40-P-1003-01K 
SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench Figure
6 Remove inner track rod with axial joint (3) NOTES Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage) otherwise you may damage the steering gear.  
7 Install in the reverse order    
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA46.40-P-1003-01K Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 110
Fig 2: Identifying Open End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)
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