Pressing out and attaching track rod joint at steering knuckle

AR46.40-P-0200-02MFA

Pressing out and attaching track rod joint at steering knuckle

Model

118, 177, 247

 Front axle tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA46.40-P-1001-01Q

Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

90

Stage 2

°

90

1

Unscrew self-locking nut from tie rod joint (3).

2

Install  puller (01),  repair spindle and  press (02) at tie rod joint (3) of steering knuckle.

3

Pry off tie rod joint (3) with the  puller (01),  repair spindle and  press (02) from steering knuckle.

 Turn steering and check that the  puller (01) is correctly seated on the tie rod joint (3).
If seating is incorrect, damage to the race of the tie rod occurs and this results in destruction of the tie rod.

4

Remove  puller (01),  repair spindle and  press (02) from tie rod joint (3).

5

Clean the centering cone, the thread on the tie rod joint (3) and the mount on the steering knuckle.

 There must be no grease or oil on the centering cone, thread and on the mount.
Otherwise, the tie rod joint (3) may work its way loose.

6

Tighten new self-locking nut on tie rod joint (3) securely   .

 If necessary, counterhold tie rod joint (3) using a suitable tool. Observe specified tightening torque.