Pressing Out And Attaching Track Rod Joint At Steering Knuckle - AR46.40-P-0200-02XG

Model 463

as of model year 2019

TIE ROD

Number	Designation				Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA46.40-P-1002-01D	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	M14	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA46.40-P-1002-01D	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	M14	Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 1: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)

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Pushing off

Unscrew nut (1) from tie rod joint (2).
Pry off tie rod (2) from steering knuckle (3).
Removal: Use puller for prying off tie rod (2) from steering knuckle (3).

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Install
Clean centering cone and thread on tie rod ball joint (2) and mount on steering knuckle (3).
There must be no grease or oil on the centering cone, thread and on the mount. Otherwise, the tie rod ball joint (2) may work its way loose.
Mount self-locking nut (1) onto tie rod ball joint (2).
If necessary, counterhold tie rod joint (2) using a suitable tool. Note specified tightening torque.