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

Model 217

Model 222

MODIFICATION NOTES

07.03.2017	Tie rod nut on steering knuckle	Model 217	BA46.40-P-1001-01M
07.03.2017	Tie rod nut on steering knuckle	Model 222 except Code Z07 (Maximum protection) except Code Z19 (Pullman state limousine) except Code Z31 (Pullman Guard state limousine)	BA46.40-P-1001-01M

Fig 1: Track Rod Component Location - Model 217

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Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Remove/install
1	Detach corresponding complete wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Counterhold tie rod (1) and loosen jam nut (2)	It is essential to counterhold the tie rod (1). The tie rod (1) will otherwise be damaged. Once slackened, do not twist the jam nut (2) on the tie rod (4) any more.
		Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1002-01M
3	Unscrew nut (3) and remove tie rod (1) from steering knuckle	The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle may be damaged.
		Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01M
4	Unscrew tie rod (1) from inner tie rod (4)
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LF

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 217	Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code Z19 (Pullman government sedan) except code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)
BA46.40-P-1001-01M	Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	90	90
BA46.40-P-1001-01M	Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z19 (Pullman government sedan) Model 222 with code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)
BA46.40-P-1001-01M	Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	70
BA46.40-P-1001-01M	Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code Z19 (Pullman government sedan) except code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)
BA46.40-P-1002-01M	Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	60	60

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z19 (Pullman government sedan) Model 222 with code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)
BA46.40-P-1002-01M	Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	60