Remove/install track rod - AR35.20-P-0109EW

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MODEL 212, 218

Fig 1: Track Rod Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
		Only tighten bolts and nuts of the chassis components when in ready-to-drive condition.
1	Lower front rear axle carrier (1)		AR35.10-P-0015EW
2	Mark installation position of eccentric disk (4a)	The toe-in is set ex-factory with the eccentric disk (4a).
3	Remove tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7) and rear axle carrier (1)		*BA35.20-P-1001-04I
3			*BA35.20-P-1002-04I
4	Install in the reverse order
5	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200EW

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 212	Model 218
BA35.20-P-1001-04I	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1001-04I	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
BA35.20-P-1002-04I	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1002-04I	Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90