ar4640a0200la

Remove/install track rod

Type ar · topic 46.40 · version 0100 · 2007-09-12

Applies to: STEERING 766.422 in MODEL 8AB390.053 /054

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 46 Steering › 46.40 Steering linkage — Series 390 (models 053, 054)

EinPAS 22 Steering › 22.15 Power steering › 22.15.43 Steering arm/drag link/tie rod/damper — Series 390 (models 053, 054)

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 766 422

AR46.40-A-0200LA

Remove/install track rod

30.8.07

STEERING 766.422 in MODEL 8AB390.053 /054

Remove/install track rod
Remove/install track rod

A46.40-0012-01

1 Steering knuckle arm

2 Tie rod

3 Hose clamp

4 Joint

A46.40-0013-01

Removing

1

Unlock nuts on the ball joint ends (4) and loosen a few threads

The nuts which have been loosened secure the tie rod (2) to prevent if from falling down when pressing off.

2

Press off ball joint ends (4) using a suitable removal tool

The ball joint ends loosen suddenly. The position of the steering wheel must not be changed after removing the tie rod (2) .

3

Remove tie rod (2).

Install

4

Attach tie rod (2) at the steering knuckle arms (1) and check length

only if a new tie rod is installed

It must be possible to attach ball joint ends (4, ) free of tension, if necessary:

Loosen clamps (3) and adjust the length by evenly unscrewing or screwing in the two ball joint ends.

5

Install tie rod (2)

Install new cotter pins.

*BA46.40-N-1001-01G

6

Screw on clamps (3)

Only if the length of the tie rod (2) has been adjusted.

*BA46.40-N-1004-01G

7

Check toe-in and adjust, if necessary

See "Carry out wheel alignment check"

AR40.20-A-0200LA

Tie rod

Number

Designation

Steering 766.422 in model 390.05

BA46.40-N-1001-01G

Nut, tie rod to pitman arm

Nm

220

BA46.40-N-1004-01G

Nut, hose clamp to tie rod

Nm

70

Referenced documents