Remove/install track rod

AR46.40-P-0200B

Remove/install track rod

14.12.09

10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by reference to wheel 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 engine

1.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engine

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2

Remove front wheel



Remove/install wheels

AP40.10-P-4050Z

3

Unscrew nuts from tie rod (10)

 Counterhold ball studs if necessary with Allen wrench.

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4

Mount thrust piece (051) onto each ball joint

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5

Pry off tie rod (10) using puller (050)

Installation: Remove grease from cones and press tie rod ball joints firmly into steering arm.

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6

Check ball joints on tie rod (10) for play and damaged rubber boots

 If necessary, replace tie rod.

Installation: Observe installation position (curved tie rod end to steering arm).

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-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, tie rod to pitman arm

Nm

50