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

Model 166, 212, 218, 231, 292 

Shown on model 212 with hydraulic steering 

Fig 1: Track/Tie Rod Components Location - Model 166 (Shown On Model 212)

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	Remove/install
1	Detach front wheel and tire assembly
		Model 166, 212, 218, 231	AP40.10-P-4050EW
		Model 292	AR40.10-P-1100GQC
2	Counterhold tie rod (10) and loosen jam nut (10f)	Model 166, 292 Self-locking nut, tie rod to Inner tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1001-01K
		Model 212, 218Jam nut, tie rod to Inner tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1002-01N
		Model 231Lock nut, tie rod to Inner tie rod	*BA46.40-P-1002-01E
3	Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle	Always counterhold ball head, do not use impact wrench/driver. Model 212, 218	AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
		Model 166, 292 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1002-01K
		Model 212, 218 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		Model 231 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
		Model 212, 218 Puller	Fig 3
		Model 212, 218 Puller	Fig 4
		Model 212, 218 Press	Fig 5
		Model 212, 218 Thrust piece	Fig 5
4	Unscrew tie rod (10) from Inner tie rod (12)
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Perform wheel alignment check	Model 166, 292	AR40.20-P-0200GQ
		Model 212, 218	AR40.20-P-0200EW
		Model 231 except code 990 (AMG vehicles)	AR40.20-P-0200R

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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