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Remove/Install Rear Strut Rod (Radius Rod) - AR35.20-P-0111MNE

Model 213.088/089/288/289 

Left strut rod shown 

Fig 1: Rear Strut Rod (Radius Rod) Components Location - Model 213.088/089/288/289 (Left Strut Rod Shown)
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REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove rear axle.   AR35.10-P-0010MNE 
2 Detach strut rod (1) from wheel carrier (2) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier
*BA35.20-P-1002-03L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
3 Detach strut rod (1) from rear axle carrier (3) and remove IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier
*BA35.20-P-1001-03L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
INSPECT 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-3402MNE 
INSTALLING Install     
6 Mount strut rod (1) onto rear axle carrier (3) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier
*BA35.20-P-1001-03L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
7 Mount strut rod (1) onto wheel carrier (2) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.
IMPORTANT Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier
*BA35.20-P-1002-03L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
8 Install rear axle   AR35.10-P-0010MNE 
STRUT ROD

Number Designation Model 213
BA35.20-P-1001-03L Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier Rear axle carrier (aluminum) Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Rear axle carrier (steel) Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
STRUT ROD

Number Designation Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-03L Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)
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