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Remove/install track rod - AR46.40-P-0200EW

MODEL 166, 212, 218, 231 

Shown on model 212 with hydraulic steering 

Fig 1: Track Rod Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Detach front wheel and tire assembly    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE AP40.10-P-4050EW
2 Counterhold tie rod (10) and loosen jam nut (10f) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 166
*BA46.40-P-1001-01K 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 212, 218
*BA46.40-P-1002-01N 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 231
*BA46.40-P-1002-01E 
3 Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle Always counterhold ball head, do not use an impact wrench/driver!  
MODEL 212, 218 AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 166
*BA46.40-P-1002-01K 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 212, 218
*BA46.40-P-1001-01N 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 231
*BA46.40-P-1001-01E 
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 212, 218
Puller
Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 212, 218
Puller
Fig 5
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 212, 218
Press
Fig 2
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 212, 218
Thrust piece
Fig 4
4 Unscrew tie rod (10) from inner tie rod (12)    
5 Install in the reverse order    
6 Perform wheel alignment check MODEL 166 AR40.20-P-0200GQ
MODEL 212, 218 AR40.20-P-0200EW
MODEL 231
without CODE 990 (AMG vehicles)
AR40.20-P-0200R
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA46.40-P-1002-01K Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90
Stage 2 ∠° 90
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 231
BA46.40-P-1001-01E Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90
Stage 2 ∠° 90
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 212 MODEL 218
BA46.40-P-1001-01N Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 212 MODEL 218
BA46.40-P-1002-01N Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 65 65
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 231
BA46.40-P-1002-01E Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 65
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA46.40-P-1001-01K Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 77
Fig 2: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (221 589 05 33 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
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