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

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 238 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Fig 1: Track Rod/Tie Rod Components Location - Model 205
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Shown on model 205 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove front wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
2 Counterhold tie rod (1) and loosen counternut (2). NOTES
It is essential to counterhold the tie rod (1).
The tie rod (1) will otherwise be damaged.
IMPORTANT Once released. do not turn jam nut (2) any more on the tie rod (1).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod
*BA46.40-P-1002-01P 
3 Unscrew nut (3) and remove tie rod (1) from steering knuckle.    
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts NOTES
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.
AH00.00-N-0001-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle *BA46.40-P-1001-01P 
4 Unscrew tie rod (1) from inner tie rod (4).    
5 Install in the reverse order.    
6 Perform chassis alignment. Model 238 AR40.20-P-0200LWO
    Model 205
Model 213
Model 253
Model 293
AR40.20-P-0200LW
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.40-P-1001-01P Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90 90
Stage 2 ∠° 60 60
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA46.40-P-1001-01P Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90 90
Stage 2 ∠° 60 60
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 293
BA46.40-P-1001-01P Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90
Stage 2 ∠° 60
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.40-P-1002-01P Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 65 65
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA46.40-P-1002-01P Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 65 65
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 293
BA46.40-P-1002-01P Jam nut, tie rod to inner tie rod Nm 65