Remove/install bellows - AR46.40-P-9998MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Shown on left boot 

Fig 1: Identifying Bellows Remove/Install Components - Shown On Left Boot

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1	Raise vehicle using the vehicle lift and remove underfloor paneling	Rechargeable drill/screwdriver
2	Remove left or right tie rod end		AR46.40-P-0210MCC
3	Loosen clamp (2) and click-model clamp (3) on boot (1) and remove	: Replace clamp (2) and click-model clamp (3). The shackle on the clamp (2) and on the click-model clamp (3) must point downwards otherwise the coolant hose may be damaged.	Fig 2
			Fig 3
4	Remove boot (1) from the tie rod	: Pay attention to correct seat of bellows (1).
5	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers (450 589 06 37 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Pliers (450 589 07 37 00)

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