Remove/Install Left Rear Tie Rod - AR35.20-P-0010LW

Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) 

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 642, 651 

Fig 1: Left Rear Tie Rod Components Location - Model 253 (Except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) With Engine 264, 274

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Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KDA
Notice	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove left rear wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Remove left underfloor paneling in area of tie rod (1)		AR61.30-P-1001LW
3	Mark installation position of eccentric disk (2)	The toe-in is set at the factory using the eccentric disk (2).
4	Remove tie rod (1) from 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 2
5	Detach tie rod (1) from wheel carrier (4) and remove	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-04M
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
	Check
6	Check tie rod (1) for condition and signs of damage	If a problem arises ↓ Replace tie rod (1).
7	Install in the reverse order
8	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LW

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)

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