Noticeable play in steering column, ESP warning lamp partially illuminates, stored fault code C1140 and / or C1504 - AF46.10-P-3002A

MODEL 168.### #J up to 475000 up to 11.8.00 

MODIFICATION NOTES

18.9.03

Step 2 updated and AR references added

Damage code	Cause	Remedy
	Insufficient clamping force of upper screwed knuckle joint on jacket tube can result in loss of pre-tension (steering shaft bearing).	1 Check jacket tube for play. Pull on steering wheel.
		Axial and / or radial play clearly noticeable: ↓
		2 Repair jacket tube.
		Disassemble and assemble rigid jacket tube Model 168.007 /008 /031 /032 /033 up to 28.2.01	AR46.10-P-0500GC
		Disassemble and assemble mechanically adjustable jacket tube Model 168.006 /007 /008 /009 /031 /032 /033 /035 /109 /131 /132 /133 /135 1#	AR46.10-P-0550GC
		Disassemble and assemble mechanically adjustable jacket tube Model 168.006 /007 /008 /009 /031 /032 /033 /109 /131 /132 /133 2#	AR46.10-P-0550GF