Remove/install follower joint of steering knuckle bearing - AR33.20-P-0427RK

MODEL 231 

Fig 1: Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Bearing Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
1	Remove front wheel		AP40.10-P-4050EW
2	Unscrew nut (5a), pull out bolt (5) and remove upper ball joint (1) from steering knuckle (4)		*BA33.20-P-1006-01S
3	Use cable tie to secure steering knuckle (4) from tipping over	Do not pull on the brake hose and electrical line, as they may be damaged.
4	Remove bolts (2)		*BA33.20-P-1007-01S
5	Remove follower joint (1) from upper transverse control arm (3)	Press follower joint (1) all the way in the upper transverse control arm (3).
6	Install in the reverse order	Use bolts and nuts from repair kit.
7		Chassis alignment is not necessary.

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 231
BA33.20-P-1006-01S	Nut, upper ball joint for upper transverse control arm to steering knuckle		Nm	65
BA33.20-P-1007-01S	Nut, follower joint to upper transverse control arm	Stage 1	Nm	20
		Stage 2	∠°	45