R 350 4MATIC (251.165) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2006)
Tie Rod
Special Tools
Pushing off
Component Identification
1
Unscrew self-locking nut from tie rod joint (1).
2
Mount thrust piece.
3
Press off tie rod ball joint (1) using puller (4) and press.
Do not damage rubber boot (2) as lubricant would escape from the tie rod ball joint (1). This results in increased wear. Fit puller (4) carefully
otherwise the stainless steel race (3) will be damaged.
4
Remove puller (4), press and thrust piece.
Installation
5
Clean tapered connection.
The cone and thread must be free of grease and oil
6
Replace self-locking nut and tighten H. If necessary, counter hold ball head on the tie rod joint (1) using an Allen wrench.
AR46.40-P-0400-01GH Detaching and Attaching Inner Clamp
AR46.40-P-0400-01GH Detaching and attaching inner clamp