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Remove/Install Front Axle Outer Steering Tie Rod Joint - AR46.40-P-0211S

Model 223 

Shown on left side of vehicle except code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

Fig 1: Front Axle Outer Steering Tie Rod Joint Components Location - Model 223 (Shown On Left Side Except Code Z07)
G16191390REMOVINGINSTALLINGNOTESIMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONNOTESTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLMEASURINGCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths   AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove corresponding front wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
2 Counterhold tie rod joint (1) and release counternut (3). NOTES
Always counterhold tie rod joint (1).
Otherwise, the tie rod joint (1) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT After releasing, do not turn counternut (3) on inner tie rod (4) any further.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod *BA46.40-P-1002-01M 
3 Remove nut (2). NOTES
The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used.
Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle may be damaged.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle *BA46.40-P-1001-01M 
4 Remove tie rod joint (1) from steering knuckle SPECIAL TOOL Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Spindle
Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Puller
Fig 2
5 Remove tie rod joint (1) from inner tie rod (4).    
6 Install in the reverse order.    
MEASURING Measure     
7 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200S
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 223
BA46.40-P-1001-01M Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90
Stage 2 ∠° 90
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 223
BA46.40-P-1002-01M Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 65
Fig 2: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Spindle (222 589 00 34 00)
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