Remove/Install Track Rod - AR35.20-P-0109LWX

Model 253.388/389/988/989 

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Shown on left side of vehicle 

	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 repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1.1	Raise vehicle	When removing left tie rod (1).	AR00.60-P-1002LWG
1.2	Remove rear axle	When removing the right-hand tie rod (1).	AR35.10-P-0010LWX
2	Mark installation position of eccentric disk (2)	The toe-in is set at the factory using the eccentric disk (2)
3	Remove tie rod (1) from rear axle carrier (3)	Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
4	Remove level sensors with holders from tie rod (1)
5	Detach tie rod (1) from wheel carrier (4) and remove	Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
	Check
6	Check tie rod (1) for condition and signs of damage	When reinstalling tie rod (1). If a problem arises ↓ Replace tie rod (1).
	Install
7	Mount tie rod (1) onto wheel carrier (4)	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-04M
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
8	Mount level sensors with holders onto tie rod (1)
9	Mount tie rod (1) onto rear axle carrier (3)	Observe the marking on the eccentric disk (2).
		Self-locking nut, tie rod to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-04M
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 1
10.1	Install rear axle	If the right tie rod (1) was removed.
			AR35.10-P-0010LWX
10.2	Lower vehicle	If the left tie rod (1) was removed.
			AR00.60-P-1002LWG
11	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LW

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

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