Modification notes
Tie rod
Number | Designation | Model 251 | ||
BA46.40-P-1001-01L | Self-locking nut of tie rod on inner tie rod | Nm | 100 | |
BA46.40-P-1002-01L | Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 45 |
Stage 2 | ° | 90 | ||
221 589 00 33 00
Press
Puller
Thrust piece
140 589 00 63 00
163 589 03 43 00
P46.40-2066-11
Pushing off
1 Unscrew self-locking nut from tie rod joint (1).
2 Mount thrust piece.
3 Press off tie rod ball joint (1) using puller (4) and press.
Do not damage rubber boot (2) as lubricant would escape from the tie rod ball joint (1). This results in increased wear.
Fit puller (4) carefully otherwise the stainless steel race (3) will be damaged.
4 Remove puller (4), press and thrust piece.
Installation
5 Clean tapered connection.
The cone and thread must be free of grease and oil
6 Replace self-locking nut and tighten . If necessary, counterhold ball head on the tie rod joint (1) using an Allen wrench.