Remove/Install Radius Rod - AR35.20-P-0111LWI

Model 205.386/387/486/487 

MODIFICATION NOTES

20.12.2016

Special tool added.

Operation steps 2, 3

Fig 1: Radius Rod Component Location - Model 205.386/387/486/487

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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-0001-01KOA
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear axle.		AR35.10-P-0010LW
2	Detach strut rod (1) from wheel carrier (2)	The screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with multi-point socket profile is installed.
		Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
3	Detach strut rod (1) from rear axle carrier (3) and remove	The screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with multi-point socket profile is installed.
		Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
	Check
4	Check strut rod (1) for condition and possible damage	If there are problems ↓ Replace strut rod (1).
5	Check elastomer bearing (4) for condition and damage	If there are problems ↓ Replace elastomer bearing (4).
			AR35.20-P-3402LWI
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LW

STRUT ROD

Number	Designation				Model 205
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 205
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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