Remove/Install Steering Coupling - AR46.10-P-8000V

Model 171, 172

Fig 1: Steering Coupling Components Location - Model 172

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Shown on model 171

	Notes on self-locking nuts and Bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Detach lower steering shaft (80a) from steering coupling (25)	Model 171 with engine 271 Model 172 with engine 271, 274	AR46.10-P-0621V
		Model 171 with engine 113, 272 Model 172 with engine 152, 276, 651	AR46.10-P-0621VA
2	Unscrew nut (25c) and pull Bolt (25b) out of the steering coupling (25)	Replace self-locking nut (25c). Safety screw and steering coupling locknut to rack-and-pinion steering	*BA46.10-P-1002-01E
3	Carefully pull steering coupling (25) off the rack-and-pinion steering (23)	Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage). Otherwise, the lower steering coupling (25) may be damaged as it is sensitive to force applied from the side. Turn rack-and-pinion steering (23) to center position and mount steering coupling (25).	AR46.20-P-0600-01V
4	Install in the reverse order

STEERING SHAFT

Number	Designation		Model 171	Model 172
BA46.10-P-1002-01E	Safety screw and steering coupling locknut to rack-and-pinion steering	Nm	24	24