Remove/Install Radius Rod - AR35.20-P-0111LWX

Model 253.388/389/988/989 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

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	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Remove rear axle		AR35.10-P-0010LWX
2	Detach strut rod (1) from wheel carrier (2)	The screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
3	Detach strut rod (1) from rear axle carrier (3) and remove	The screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
	Check
4	Check strut rod (1) for condition and possible damage	When reinstalling strut rod (1). If there are problems ↓ Replace strut rod (1)
5	Check elastomer bearing in wheel carrier (2) for condition and damage	If there are problems ↓ Replace elastomer bearing.
			AR35.20-P-3402LWX
	Install
6	Attach strut rod (1) to rear axle carrier (3)	The screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
		Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
7	Mount strut rod (1) onto wheel carrier (2)	The screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
		Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
8	Install rear axle		AR35.10-P-0010LWX

Fig 1: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)

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