Remove/Install Track Rod - AR35.20-P-0109LWI

Model 205.386/387/486/487 

MODIFICATION NOTES

20.12.2016

Special tool added.

Operation steps 4, 5

Fig 1: Track 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 self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	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	Mark installation position of eccentric disk (2)	The toe-in is set at the factory using the eccentric disk (2).
3	Remove level sensors with holders from tie rod (1)	If installed.
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 there are problems ↓ Replace tie rod (1).
7	Install in the reverse order
8	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LW

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 205
BA35.20-P-1001-04M	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation				Model 205
BA35.20-P-1002-04M	Self-locking nut, tie rod to rear axle carrier	When removing the tie rod	Stage 1	Nm	50
			Stage 2	∠°	90
		When adjusting the toe		Nm	110

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

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