Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint

AR46.40-D-0201C

Remove/install inner tie rod with axial joint

14.6.06

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Removing

Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

1

Lift/jack up vehicle

AR00.60-D-1000A

2

Remove front wheel

AR40.10-D-1100A

3

Remove bellows

AR46.40-D-9998B

4

Unbolt steering gear from front axle

 Only slide steering gear to one side.

AR46.20-D-0500-03A

5

Inspect rack (2) and axial joint of inner track rod for corrosion and play

 If the rack is already corroded and the steering gear has a leak as a result, it is then necessary to replace the complete steering gear:

Remove/install steering gear

AR46.20-D-0500C

6

Unscrew inner tie rod with axial joint (1) from the toothed rack (2)

 To unscrew, attach the 41 mm open end wrench bit (01) to the axial joint and counterhold toothed rack with an open end wrench (arrow). Counterholding with the open end wrench protects the tooth flanks of the toothed rack. The transfer of torque to the toothed rack would lead to damage to the tooth flanks and result in replacement of the complete steering gear.

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*763589000100

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*001589672100

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Install

7

Screw the inner tie rod with axial joint (1) onto the toothed rack (2)

 When screwing on counterhold the toothed rack with an open end wrench (arrow). Counterholding with the open end wrench protects the tooth flanks of the toothed rack. The transfer of torque to the toothed rack would lead to damage to the tooth flanks and result in replacement of the complete steering gear.

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*BA46.40-N-1004-06D

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*763589000100

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*001589672100

8

Install new boot

AR46.40-D-9998B

9

Screw steering gear onto the front axle

 Use new bolts.

AR46.20-D-0500-03A

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*BA46.20-N-1003-01C

10

Detach front wheel

AR40.10-D-1100A

11

Lower vehicle

Number

Designation

Model
690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

BA46.40-N-1004-06D

Tie rod with axial joint to toothed rack

Nm

115

Number

Designation

Model
690, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

BA46.20-N-1003-01C

Bolt, steering to front axle

Stage 1

Nm

25

Stage 2

Nm

45

Stage 3

°

90