Remove/install track rod

AR46.40-P-0200H

Remove/install track rod

7.12.06

5.10.06

Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Model 240

*BA46.40-P-1001-01G

Self-locking nut, track rod to steering idler arm

*BA46.40-P-1002-01G

Self-locking nut, track rod to steering gear pitman arm

*BA46.40-P-1003-01G

 

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



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free

2

Unscrew bolt (1) and remove steering damper (46) from front axle carrier

When removing the right-hand tie rod (10)



*BA46.40-P-1002-03B

3

Pry off tie rod joints (10a) of the respective tie rod (10)

 Installation: Clean grease off the tapers and press tie rod joints (10a) firmly into the pitman arms.

AR46.40-P-0100-02HS



*129589106300



*140589003300



*BA46.40-P-1001-01G



*BA46.40-P-1002-01G



*BA46.40-P-1003-01G



Checking

4

Check tie rod joints (10a) for play and damaged rubber boots, replace tie rod (10) if necessary

5

Install in the reverse order

6

Perform a wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200H

Number

Designation

Model
240.078/079/
178/179

BA46.40-P-1002-03B

Steering damper to front-axle carrier

Nm

35

Number

Designation

Model
240

BA46.40-P-1001-01G

Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

35

Stage 2

°

60

BA46.40-P-1002-01G

Self-locking nut, track rod to steering idler arm

Stage 1

Nm

35

Stage 2

°

60

BA46.40-P-1003-01G

Self-locking nut, track rod to steering gear pitman arm

Stage 1

Nm

35

Stage 2

°

60