Remove/install track rod

AR35.20-P-0109R

Remove/install track rod

11.1.10

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Remove/install

Danger!

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

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected

 Installation

Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

1

Secure vehicle on the lifting platform

Model 211

AR00.60-P-0100T

Model 230

2

Empty rear air springs using STAR DIAGNOSIS

Model 211 with code (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

AR32.22-P-1500-04T

Model 211.2/6 without AIRmatic

AR32.22-P-1500-04TA

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Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory

AD00.00-P-2000-04A

 Installation: Be careful to follow the specified charging process, as failure to do so could lead to destruction of the air springs: 

Charge air spring with STAR DIAGNOSIS at design level.

Model 211 with code (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

AR32.22-P-1500-03T

Electronic inclinometer:

gotis://F_40.2_02.0

Model 211.2/6 without AIRmatic

AR32.22-P-1500-03TA

Electronic inclinometer:

gotis://F_40.2_02.0

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*BA32.25-P-1008-04B

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*BA32.25-P-1009-04B

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*211589000900

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Notes on AIRmatic

AH32.22-P-1000-02T

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Notes on air suspension

AH32.22-P-1000-01T

3

Remove rear wheel



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

4

Raise wheel carrier (7) using transmission jack and transmission platform until rear axle shaft is roughly horizontal

 Installation: Tighten bolted connections on tie rod.

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*BA35.20-P-1001-04C

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*BA35.20-P-1002-04C

5

Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7).

 Installation: Mount bolted connection loosely

6

Detach tie rod (4) from rear axle carrier (1)

 Installation: Mount bolted connection loosely

 Installation: Replace tapping plate (4c).

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Checking

7

Check rubber mount (4a, 4b) of tie rod (4) for signs of damage

 The tie rod (4) should be replaced if the rubber mounts (4a, 4b) are damaged.

8

Install in the reverse order

9

Perform a wheel alignment check

Model 211

AR40.20-P-0200T

Model 230

AR40.20-P-0200R

Number

Designation

Model
211
Airmatic

Model 211.2/6

Model
211.08/
09/28/29

BA32.25-P-1008-04B

Nut, rear air spring at spring control arm

Nm

150

150

150

BA32.25-P-1009-04B

Air suspension pressure line at rear axle distributor

Nm

2

2

2

Number

Designation

Model
211

Model
230

BA35.20-P-1001-04C

Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier

Stage 1

Nm

40

40

Stage 2

°

90

90

BA35.20-P-1002-04C

Self-locking nut, track rod to rear axle carrier

Nm

70

70