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Pressing out and attaching track rod joint at steering knuckle - AR46.40-P-0200-02PW

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TORQUE SPECIFICATION TIE ROD

Number Designation Models 203.081/084/ 087/092/281/ 284/287/292
BA46.40-P-1001-01E Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle 1st stage Nm 70
2nd stage ∠ ° -
Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Puller (140 589 09 33 00)
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    Pushing off 

  1. Undo self-locking nut of tie rod joint (10a).
  2. SPECIAL TOOL Mount thrust piece (045).
  3. Pry off tie rod joint (10a) SPECIAL TOOL using puller (044).

    NOTES Do not damage the rubber boot otherwise grease will escape from the tie rod joint. This results in increased wear.

  4. SPECIAL TOOL Remove puller (044) and SPECIAL TOOL thrust piece (045).

    Installation 

    Fig 3: Identifying Mount Thrust Piece, Tie Rod Joint And Puller
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  5. Clean tapered connection.

    IMPORTANT The cone and thread must be free of grease and oil

  6. Replace self-locking nut and screw on TORQUE SPECIFICATION . If necessary, counterhold ball head using an Allen wrench.
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