Remove/install tie rod ball joint - AR46.40-P-0210MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Ball Joint Remove/Install Components

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MODIFICATION NOTES

4.11.08

Wheel alignment check with recording of vehicle level, added

Step 6

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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
1	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift
2	Counterhold left or right tie rod (2) and loosen nut (3)	Mark installation position of tie rod end (1) on tie rod (2) or count the threads when unscrewing the tie rod end (1).	*BA46.40-P-1002-01F
3	Unscrew nut (4) and pry tie rod end (1) off steering knuckle (5) using puller and unhook	Pry off tie rod end (1) carefully in order to avoid damage to the rubber boot. : Check rubber boot; replace tie rod end (1) if necessary.	Figure
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01F
4	Unscrew tie rod end (1) from the tie rod (2)	Counterhold tie rod (2). : Check tie rod end (1) for play, replace if necessary.
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Perform wheel alignment check	Depending on the workshop equipment select between the measurement variant with recording the vehicle level or without recording the vehicle level. without recording the vehicle level	AR40.20-P-0200MCC
		with recording the vehicle level	AR40.20-P-0200MCE

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 451.3/4
BA46.40-P-1001-01F	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Nm	34
BA46.40-P-1002-01F	Lock nut to tie rod	Nm	50

Fig 2: Identifying Puller (450 589 01 33 00)

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