CL 600 (215.378) V12-5.8L (137.970) (2002)
Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Remove/Install Track Rod and Replacement Of Rubber Mount
Shown On Model 220 With Airmatic
Remove/Install
CAUTION: See notes on self-locking nuts and bolts
DANGER:
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Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
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Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
1
Raise vehicle.
2
Press track rod joint (4c) out of wheel carrier.
3
Detach track rod (4) from rear axle carrier
CAUTION: Installation: The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the tie rod nut on the rear axle carrier.
NOTE: Installation position: mark position of cam bolt (4a) in relation to rear-axle carrier (arrow).
Inspecting
4
Check rubber mount (4b) of track rod
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If necessary after checking
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Remove/install rubber mount on track rod
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Remove/install eccentric rubber mount of track rod.
5
Install in the reverse order
6
Check toe at rear axle and adjust if necessary.