P40.20-2202-04
Shown on model 169
1 Retainer
2 Steering gear
3 Plastic cover
P40.20-2203-04
Shown on model 169
4 Tie rod
5 Nut
6 Inner track rod
7 Bellows
8 Wheel spreader
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1 | Check center position of rack-and-pinion steering and steering wheel | The rack-and-pinion steering is set to the center position, when the wheels are in the straight-ahead position, and the marking on the plastic covering (3) lines up with the marking in the steering gear (2) (arrows). If necessary, shift steering wheel, see: | |
Remove/install steering wheel | |||
2 | Arrest the steering wheel in the center position using the retainer (1) | Carefully mount retainer (1), in order to avoid damaging the steering wheel or the headliner. | |
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3 | Insert wheel spreader (8) at the front in the direction of travel, on the inside of the front wheels | The flexible mounts on the control arms result in a toe angle that decreases to the specified level when the vehicle is operational. | |
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4 | Counterhold inner tie rod (6) at hexagon and loosen nut (5) | ||
5 | Adjust toe by turning the inner tie rod (6) | If there is excessive resistance to twisting the inner tie rod (6), remove tie rod (4) and clean the thread of the inner tie rod (6). Refer to: | |
Remove/install track rod | |||
6 | Tighten nut (5) | | |
7 | Remove retainer (1) | | |
8 | Remove wheel spreader (8) | | |
9 | Check bellows (7) for signs of twisting, if necessary align |
Front axle toe check values
Number | Designation | Model | Model | ||
BE40.20-P-1001-07E | Front axle overall toe-in | ° | 0° 12'(10') | 0° 12'(10') | |
Tie rod
Retainer
129 589 01 21 00
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