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Remove/install radius rod - AR35.20-P-0111V

MODEL 171.442 /454 /456 /473 

Shown on model 171.442 

Fig 1: Identifying Radius Rod Components - Shown On Model 171.442
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MODIFICATION NOTES

Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
Self-locking nut, strut rod to rear axle carrier, M12 *BA35.20-P-1001-03A 
Self-locking nut, strut rod to wheel carrier, M12 *BA35.20-P-1002-03A 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. -
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000V
2 Secure vehicle on lifting platform    
3 Remove wheel.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050V
4 Detach thrust arm (5) from wheel carrier TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1003-05A 
5 Detach torque strut (3) from wheel carrier TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Figure
6 Support rear axle carrier (4) and secure to prevent it from falling down SPECIAL TOOL Assembly attachment
Telescoping transmission jack
Figure
7 Loosen bolts (1) and lower rear axle carrier (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
8 Detach torque strut (3) from rear axle carrier (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1001-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench Figure
9 Install in the reverse order    
10 Perform a wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200V
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor   Nm -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm -
Flange Ø 24mm Stage 2 ∠° -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60
flange Ø 26mm Stage 2 ∠° 90
BA35.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor   Nm -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm -
Flange Ø 24mm Stage 2 ∠° -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60
flange Ø 26mm Stage 2 ∠° 90
TORQUE STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1001-03A Self-locking nut, tension arm to rear axle carrier M12 Nm 70
M14 Nm -
BA35.20-P-1002-03A Self-locking nut, torque strut to wheel carrier M12 Nm 70
M16 Nm -
TORQUE STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1003-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier Nm 50
∠° 45
Fig 2: Identifying Ring Wrench (129 589 01 03 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Wrench (202 589 00 10 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Attachment (140 589 01 62 00)
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