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Remove/Install Track Rod - AR46.40-P-0200ME

Model 167 

Fig 1: Outer Track/Tie Rod Components Location - Model 167
G14791065REMOVINGINSTALLINGINSTALLATION NOTESIMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONNOTESTORQUE SPECIFICATIONNOTESINSTALLATION IMPORTANTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove left or right front wheel and tire assembly.   AR40.10-P-1102ME
2 Loosen counternut (2) on inner tie rod (1). INSTALLATION NOTES
Always counterhold the tie rod (3).
Otherwise, the tie rod (3) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT After loosening, do not turn the counternut (2) on the inner tie rod (1) any more.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, tie rod to inner tie rod *BA46.40-P-1001-01K 
3 Remove nut (5). NOTES
The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used.
Otherwise, the ball head or steering knuckle (6) will be damaged.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle *BA46.40-P-1002-01K 
4 Detach tie rod (3) from steering knuckle (6). NOTES  
    Do not damage seal bellows (4) when removing.
Otherwise, the tie rod (3) will have to be replaced.
 
5 Remove tie rod (3) from inner tie rod (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Position tie rod (3) up to counternut (2).  
6 Install in the reverse order    
  Concluding tasks     
7 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200ME
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 167
BA46.40-P-1001-01K Self-locking nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 77
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 167
BA46.40-P-1002-01K Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90
Stage 2 ∠° 90