SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.982) (1996)
Steering Arm: Service and Repair
NOTE:
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Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
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Steering knuckle arm cannot be checked, in case of doubt, particularly after accidents, install a new steering knuckle arm.
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Note code number (arrow) on surface of arm near track arm ball joint hole.
REMOVAL
1. Remove Nut (28a) on steering knuckle arm (29)
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Counterhold the ball pin with an Allen wrench.
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Replace nut (28a).
2. Remove track rod ball joint.
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Force out with puller (040) tool No. 124 589 03 33 00 and thrust piece tool No. 129 589 10 63 00, or equivalents.
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Check rubber boot on ball joint of track rod and replace if damaged.
3. Remove steering knuckle arm bolts (29a and 29b)
4. Remove steering knuckle arm (29).
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Steering knuckle arm (29) cannot be checked, in case of doubt, particularly after accidents, install a new steering knuckle arm.
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Note code number (arrow)
INSTALLATION
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
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Check toe-in on front axle at "Wheels, Tires and Alignment". See: Alignment/Service and Repair
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Tighten track arm ball joint nut to: 50 Nm
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Tighten steering knuckle arm mounting bolts to: 80 Nm