Remove/install drag link

AR46.40-P-0100B

Remove/install drag link

10.10.06

10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by reference to chassis alignment

Step 8

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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

1.1

Remove engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engines

1.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engines

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2

Detach steering damper (46) from drag link

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3

Unscrew nuts on drag link (11)

 Counter the ball pin using an Allen wrench if necessary.

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4

Install thrust piece (051)

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5

Press drag link (11) off steering gear pitman arm and steering idler arm using puller (050)

 Installation: Clean grease off tapers and press the ball joints of the drag link securely into the steering arms.

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6

Check joints of drag link (11) for play and damaged rubber boots

Replace drag link (11) if necessary.

 The left drag link joint is a pivot joint with a swivel range of max. 2°. This prevents pivot movements of the drag link.

7

Install in the reverse order

8

Check front wheel toe and adjust if necessary

See: 

Perform a wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200A

Number

Designation

Model 140

BA46.40-P-1001-03A

Steering damper to drag link

Nm

40

Number

Designation

Model 140

BA46.40-P-1001-04A

Self-locking nuts of drag link

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

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