Remove/install track rod - AR46.40-P-0200EW

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MODEL 166, 212, 218, 231

Shown on model 212 with hydraulic steering

Fig 1: Track Rod Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212

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	Remove/install
1	Detach front wheel and tire assembly
	Detach front wheel and tire assembly		AP40.10-P-4050EW
2	Counterhold tie rod (10) and loosen jam nut (10f)	MODEL 166	*BA46.40-P-1001-01K
		MODEL 212, 218	*BA46.40-P-1002-01N
		MODEL 231	*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
3	Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle	MODEL 166, 231
		MODEL 212, 218 Removal: Always counterhold ball head, do not use an impact wrench/driver! AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
		MODEL 166	*BA46.40-P-1002-01K
		MODEL 212, 218	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		MODEL 231	*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
		MODEL 212, 218 Puller	Figure
		MODEL 212, 218 Puller	Figure
		MODEL 212, 218 Press	Figure
		MODEL 212, 218 Thrust piece	Figure
4	Unscrew tie rod (10) from inner tie rod (12)
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Perform wheel alignment check	MODEL 166	AR40.20-P-0200GQ
		MODEL 212, 218	AR40.20-P-0200EW
		MODEL 231 without CODE 990 (AMG vehicles)	AR40.20-P-0200R

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 166
BA46.40-P-1002-01K	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	90
BA46.40-P-1002-01K	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 231
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	90
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA46.40-P-1001-01N	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA46.40-P-1001-01N	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA46.40-P-1002-01N	Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65	65

TIE ROD

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

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		MODEL 166
BA46.40-P-1001-01K	Clamping nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	77

Fig 2: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (221 589 05 33 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)

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