86 10 ... Replacing drawbar members, left and right

NOTE: Disassembly of overrunning equipment, refer to 86 10 ... Removing overrunning equipment/maintaining or replacing guide bush/installing overrunning equipment .
Remove complete brake pull rod.
Removal of position light cable, refer to 86 10 ... Replacing license plate light .

Release screws (1) on cross-member (2). Pull out crossmember (2) towards rear.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Crossmember

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Installation:

Tightening Torque, 28 Nm.

Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove.

Fig 2: Releasing Countersunk Head Screws

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Installation:

Tightening Torque, 15 Nm.

Remove cable holder (1) and remove wiring harness (2) from drawbar member (3).

Fig 3: Removing Cable Holder And Wiring Harness

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Remove cable (1) from position light housing (2). Pull out cable (1) through drawbar member aperture (3).

Fig 4: Removing Cable From Position Light Housing

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Release all screws on cross-member (1) and remove crossmember (1).

Fig 5: Removing Cross-Members

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If necessary, release screws on mounting brackets (2) and remove cross-members (3).

Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque, 70 Nm.

Unscrew bolt (1). Grip nut from rear through assembly hole (2) in cross-member.

Fig 6: Unscrewing Bolt

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Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque, 28 Nm.

Tilt drawbar member (1) down in direction of arrow A and pull out towards rear in direction of arrow B.

Fig 7: Removing Drawbar Member

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