Shown on LHD model |
1 | Drag link (between steering idler arm (2) and steering arm (3) of front axle) |
2 | Steering idler arm |
3 | Pitman arm |
4 | Nut |
5 | Nut |
6 | Clamp |
W46.40-1099-05
Danger | Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting | Only lift vehicle at the lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | |
Warning | Risk of injury from being trapped in the swivel range of steered axles | Ensure that no persons or objects are in the swivel range of all steered axles when turning the steering wheel. Do not stand in the swivel range of the additional steering axle when the engine is running. | |
Warning | Risk of injury caused by body parts being pinched or crushed as cab is tilted | Ensure that no one is within the tilting range of the cab as it is being tilted. Always tilt the cab all the way to the end position and secure with the safety strut. | |
Topical note | Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | ||
Topical note | Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle | ||
Topical note | Notes on maintenance and repair work | ||
Topical note | Notes on tilting the cab | ||
Notes on safety-relevant components | |||
| Remove | ||
1 | Move front wheels to straight-ahead position | ||
2 | Secure vehicle against rolling | ||
3 | Raise vehicle at front axle far enough so that wheels can turn freely, and jack up vehicle | ||
4 | Open maintenance flap | ||
5 | Tilt cab | ||
6 | Set steering gear to center position | ||
7 | Position front wheels at center of turntables | ||
Make sure that the steering gear is still in the center position after lowering the front wheels. | |||
8 | Set scales on turntable to 0° | ||
9 | Lower cab | ||
10.1 | Turn steering far enough to left until the puller can be positioned at steering arm (3) | Left-hand drive vehicle | |
Puller | |||
10.2 | Turn steering far enough to right until the puller can be positioned at steering arm (3) | Right-hand drive vehicle | |
Puller | |||
11 | Read off angle on turntables and note down | Only if drag link (1) is replaced. | |
12 | Tilt cab | ||
13 | Mark installation position of lower universal joint of steering shaft on steering gear | Only if drag link (1) is replaced. | |
14 | Unscrew nut (4) at steering idler arm (2) and screw on again by hand. | | |
Counterhold the ball joint with an Allen wrench if necessary. | |||
15 | Pry drag link (1) off steering idler arm (2) | The drag link (1) detaches suddenly. | |
Puller | |||
16 | Unscrew nut (5) from steering arm (3) and screw on again by hand | | |
Counterhold the ball joint with an Allen wrench if necessary. | |||
17 | Pry drag link (1) off steering arm (3) | The drag link (1) detaches suddenly. | |
Puller | |||
18 | Unscrew nuts (4, 5) and remove drag link (1) | ||
| Install | ||
19 | Insert drag link (1) into steering idler arm (2) and steering arm (3) | To insert the drag link (1), the steering must have been turned to the left on left-hand drive vehicles or to the right on right-hand drive vehicle. | |
If a new drag link (1) is installed. | |||
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Adjust length of drag link (1) until it can be inserted with zero clearance. | |||
When inserting, make sure that the markings on the steering gear and lower universal joint of the steering shaft line up, and that the position of the turntables matches the noted values. | |||
20 | Fit new nuts (4, 5) | ||
21 | Tighten nut (4) at steering idler arm (2) | Counterhold the ball joint with an Allen wrench if necessary. | |
Nut, drag link to steering idler arm | |||
22 | Tighten nut (5) at steering arm (3) | Counterhold the ball joint with an Allen wrench if necessary. | |
Nut, drag link to steering arm | |||
23 | Tighten clamp (6) | Only if the drag link (1) was replaced. | |
Clamp to drag link | |||
24 | Lower cab | ||
25 | Move front wheels to straight-ahead position | ||
26 | Tilt cab | ||
27 | Set steering gear to center position | ||
28 | Check that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position | The scales on the turntables must be set to 0°. | |
If the front wheels are not in the straight-ahead position. | |||
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Move front axle to straight-ahead position. | |||
Nut, drag link to steering arm | |||
Clamp to drag link | |||
Puller | |||
29 | Lower cab | ||
30 | Close maintenance flap | ||
31 | Lift vehicle at front axle, remove turntable and lower vehicle | ||
32 | Perform a test drive | Only if the drag link (1) was replaced. | |
During the road test check the overall steering behavior of the vehicle. | |||
If the vehicle pulls to the left or to the right or the steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position when the vehicle is being driven in a straight line. | |||
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Check center steering position and adjust if necessary. | |||
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Puller
Referenced documents
- ah0000n000101a Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts
- ah0000z001901a Notes on safety-relevant components
- ah0060n010001b Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle
- ah4620n000101h Notes on maintenance and repair work
- ah6080n000301a Notes on tilting the cab
- ar0060w200001h Position vehicle on turnplates
- ar4620w050001a Turn steering gear to center position
- ar4620w302002e Position front axle in straight-ahead position
- ar4620w3020e Check/adjust center steering position
- as0000z003201a Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting
- as4600z000201a Risk of injury from being trapped in the swivel range of steered axles
- as6080z000101a Risk of injury caused by body parts being pinched or crushed as cab is tilted