Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint - AR46.40-P-0201EW

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MODEL 166, 212, 218, 231

Shown on model 212 with hydraulic steering

Fig 1: Inner Tie Rod With Axial Joint Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212

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	Remove/install
1	Detach boot (11)	Model 166, 212, 218	AR46.40-P-0400EW
1	Detach boot (11)	Model 231	AR46.40-P-0400RK
2	Loosen and unscrew inner tie rod (12) from toothed rack (14) of steering gear (1)	For vehicles with hydraulic power steering, the toothed rack (14) must be counterheld when releasing and tightening the inside tie rod (12).
		Model 166	*BA46.40-P-1003-01K
		Model 212, 218	*BA46.40-P-1003-01N
		Model 231	*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
3	Install in the reverse order

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 166
BA46.40-P-1003-01K	Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion steering	Nm	110

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 212	Model 218
BA46.40-P-1003-01N	Inner tie rod to rack-and-pinion steering	Nm	110	110

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 231
BA46.40-P-1002-01E	Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65