Remove/install drag link

AR46.40-G-0100C

Remove/install drag link

15.2.12



Removing

1

Turn steering to the right

 Drag link (2) on steering knuckle arm (1) must be accessible.

2

Release and slacken nuts on steering knuckle arm (1) and on steering gear pitman arm (3)

 Do not unscrew nuts completely.

3

Pull drag link (2) off steering knuckle arm (1) and steering gear pitman arm (3)

 The drag link (2) detaches abruptly.

 Puller

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4

Unscrew nuts and remove drag link (2)



Install

5

Insert drag link (2) in the steering knuckle arm (1) and steering gear pitman arm (3)

 Adjust length of drag link (2) (reference dimension approx. 1006 mm) and:



Check center steering position on steering gear, adjust if necessary

AR46.20-G-3015C

Adjust

6

Move steering gear and front axle to center position

7

Slacken collar clamp on ball socket

8

Adjust length of drag link (2) so that the cones in the pitman arm (3) and steering knuckle arm (1) fit snugly

9

Tighten clamp

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*BA46.40-N-1001-06F

10

Tighten and secure nuts

 Install new cotter pins.

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*BA46.40-N-1002-06F

Number

Designation

Steering 765.863

BA46.40-N-1001-06F

Collar clamp to drag link

M101

Nm

55

M121.5

Nm

80

BA46.40-N-1002-06F

Nut, drag link to steering gear pitman arm/steering knuckle arm

M201.5

Nm

-

M241.5

Nm

280