Remove/install left tie rod

AR35.20-P-0010RFW

Remove/install left tie rod

27.11.2018

Model

253.992/993

Shown for better overview with removed rear axle

1

Left tie rod

5

Rear axle carrier

2

Screw

6

Wheel carrier

4

Cam bolt

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Danger

Risk of explosion caused by escaping hydrogen or overheating of the fuel tanks when working on the hydrogen system. Risk of frostbite to body parts caused by escaping gas and by touching component parts carrying gas when emptying fuel tanks. Risk of asphyxiation caused by inhalation of air diluted by hydrogen. Risk of burn injuries by coming into contact with an invisible pale blue hydrogen flame.

AS00.00-Z-0030-01B

 Danger

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

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Topical note

Notes on fuel cell system

AH00.00-P-0022-01RFW

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Ensure that the requirements for driving into the workshop are fulfilled.

Topical note

Requirements for driving into the workshop

AH00.00-P-0021-01RFW

2

Print out "tank system, fuel cell, form event log," fill out, and attach to the vehicle somewhere clearly visible.



OF00.00-P-3000-21RFW

3

Lower rear axle at front far enough until the cam bolt (4) is accessible.

AR35.10-P-0015RFW

4

Mark installation position of cam bolt (4).

 The toe-in is adjusted at the factory with the cam bolt (4).

5

Remove left tie rod (1) from rear axle carrier (5).

 Installation: Note marking of cam bolt (4).
Replace cam bolt (4) and relevant nut.

 Self-locking nut, tie rod to rear axle carrier

*BA35.20-P-1002-04M

 Screwdriver bit

*119589001000

6

Detach tie rod (1) from wheel carrier (6) and remove.

 Installation: Replace bolt (2) and relevant nut.

 Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1001-04M

 Screwdriver bit

*119589001000



Check

7

Check tie rod (1) for condition and damage.

If problems exist,



Replace tie rod (1).

8

Install in the reverse order.

9

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200LW

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 253

BA35.20-P-1001-04M

Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

90

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 253

BA35.20-P-1002-04M

Self-locking nut, tie rod to rear axle carrier

When removing the tie rod

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

90

When adjusting the toe

Nm

110