Remove/Install Rear Axle Track Rod - AR35.20-P-0109S

Model 223 

except code 201 (Rear axle steering) 

except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

Shown on right side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Track Rod Components Location - Model 223 Except Code 201, 216, Z07 (Shown On Right Side)

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Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
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 self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove
1	Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Remove exhaust system.	Model 223 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with engine 176, 256 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-7142S
		Model 223 with engine 656 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle)	AR49.10-P-7142SB
		except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
3	Remove rear diagonal struts.		AR61.10-P-5142S
4	Remove spring link covering.
5	Mark installation position of eccentric disk (1) on tie rod (2).	The toe-in is set at the factory using the eccentric disk (1).
6	Remove screw (3) of left and right tie rod (2) from wheel carrier.	Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
7	Remove nut (4).
8	Remove screws (6) from tie rod adapter (5).
9	Turn tie rod adapter (5) far enough until screw (7) can be removed.
10	Remove screw (7) and remove tie rod (2).
	Check
11	Check tie rod (2) for condition and damage.	If there is a problem, ↓ replace tie rod (2).
	Install
12	Position tie rod (2) on tie rod adapter (5) and insert screw (7).
13	Position tie rod adapter (5) onto rear axle carrier and screw-in screws (6).	Screw, tie rod adaptor to bottom of rear axle	*BA35.20-P-1003-04P
		Screw, tie rod adaptor to top left/right of rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1004-04P
14	Tighten nut (4) lightly by hand.	Align eccentric disk (1) with marking. Do not fully tighten nut (4) until after wheel alignment measurement.
15	Screw-in screw (3) of left and right tie rod (2) on wheel carrier.	Screw, tie rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-04P
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
16	Install rear diagonal struts.		AR61.10-P-5142S
17	Install exhaust system.	Model 223 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with engine 176, 256 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-7142S
		Model 223 with engine 656 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-7142SB
18	Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.		AR40.10-P-1102A
	Measure
19	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200S
20	Tighten nut (4).	Nut, tie rod to tie rod adaptor	*BA35.20-P-1002-04P
21	Install spring link covering.

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

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