Remove/Install Thrust Arm - AR35.20-P-0113V

MODEL 171, 172 

Illustrated on model 171 

Fig 1: Thrust Arm Components Location - Model 172 (Shown On Model 171)

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1	Remove left or right wheel		AP40.10-P-4050V
2	Detach thrust arm (5) from wheel carrier		*BA35.20-P-1003-05A
3	Detach thrust arm (5) from rear axle carrier		*BA35.20-P-1001-05A
4	Install in the reverse order	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation			Model 171	Model 172
BA35.20-P-1001-05A	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		Stage 2	∠°	45	45
BA35.20-P-1003-05A	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		Stage 2	∠°	45	90