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

MODEL 172, 204, 207 

Fig 1: Track Rod Components Location - Model 172

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	Remove/install
1	Remove left or right front wheel
		MODEL 172	AP40.10-P-4050V
		MODEL 204, 207	AP40.10-P-4050CW
2.1	Remove both lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 204.9	AR61.20-P-1105CY
2.2	Remove engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engine Model 204, 207	AR61.20-P-1105EW
		Model 172	AR61.20-P-1105W
2.3	Remove bottom sections of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engine Model 204, 207	AR94.30-P-5300EW
		Model 172	AR94.30-P-5300W
3	Counterhold tie rod (10) and loosen jam nut (10f)	MODEL 172	*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
		MODEL 204, 207	*BA46.40-P-1002-01N
4	Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle (7)		AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
		MODEL 172	*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
		MODEL 204, 207	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		Press	Fig 5
		Thrust piece	Fig 4
		Puller	Fig 3
		Puller	Fig 2
5	Unscrew tie rod (10) from inner tie rod (12)
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Perform wheel alignment check	MODEL 204	AR40.20-P-0200CW
		MODEL 172, 207	AR40.20-P-0200EW

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		MODEL 172
BA46.40-P-1002-01E	Lock nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 204	MODEL 207
BA46.40-P-1001-01N	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		Stage 2	∠	60	60

TIE ROD

Number	Designation		MODEL 204	MODEL 207
BA46.40-P-1002-01N	Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod	Nm	65	65

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 172
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠	60

Fig 2: Identifying Puller (221 589 05 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

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