Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering - AR46.20-P-0600A
MODEL 210
Shown on model 210 except 210.08/28
Modification notes
| 15.12.05 | Set toe on front axle only after installing new parts | Step 29.1 |
| Removing | |||
| Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | 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. | AS00.00-Z-0010-01A | |
| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid. | Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. | AS00.00-Z-0013-01A | |
| Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. | Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. | AS00.00-Z-0011-01A | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| 1 | Open engine hood | AR88.40-P-1000F | |
| 2.1 | Extract fluid out of the power steering pump's fluid reservoir | Vehicles without level control | |
| Figure | |||
| 2.2 | Detach feed line from reservoir | Vehicles with level control | |
| Fig 3 | |||
| 3 | Remove ignition key and engage steering lock | ||
| 4 | Raise vehicle | ||
| 5 | Remove the front wheels | ||
| Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary | AP40.10-P-4050Z | ||
| 6.1 | Remove engine compartment paneling | Vehicles with gasoline engines | AR61.20-P-1105AB |
| 6.2 | Remove bottom section of soundproofing | Vehicles with diesel engines | AR94.30-P-5300AB |
| 7 | Press tie rods (10) off steering knuckles | AR46.40-P-0200-02C | |
| 8.1 | Detach heat shield from steering cup seals | Model 210.08/28 | |
| 9 | Remove high-pressure expansion hose (30i) and return line (30f) | ||
| Figure | |||
| 10.1 | Disconnect return line from steering gear by unfastening the clamp | Vehicles with level control | |
| 11.1 | Detach shield from steering coupling (25) | Engine 112, 119 | AR46.10-P-0400-01B |
| 12 | Carefully detach steering coupling (25) from control valve of rack-and-pinion steering (predetermined fracture point on control valve) | ||
| 13.1 | Unplug electrical connector (2) from SPS solenoid valve (Y10) | Vehicles with speed-sensitive power steering, code 213a | |
| 14 | Remove bolts (23g). | ||
| 15 | Remove bolts (23a) and remove rack-and-pinion steering (23) with retaining plate (1g) | ||
| Evaluating steering rack when repairing accident vehicles | AH46.20-P-9409-01A | ||
| 16 | Check rubber mounts of rack-and-pinion steering mounting for damage and replace if necessary | ||
| Install | |||
| 17 | Install rack-and-pinion steering with retaining plate (1g) and fasten onto front axle carrier (1) with bolts (23a, 23g) | ||
| *BA46.20-P-1007-01A | |||
| *BA46.20-P-1008-01A | |||
| 18 | Turn rack-and-pinion steering (23) to center position and fit steering coupling (25) | AR46.20-P-0600-01A | |
| 19 | Fasten steering coupling (25) | ||
| *BA46.10-P-1001-01B | |||
| Attach steering coupling heat shield. | AR46.10-P-0400-01B | ||
| 20 | Attach return line (30f) | ||
| *BA46.20-P-1003-01A | |||
| 21 | Attach high-pressure expansion hose (30i) | ||
| *BA46.20-P-1003-01A | |||
| 22.1 | Attach return line to steering gear | Vehicles with level control | |
| *BA46.20-P-1002-01A | |||
| 23 | Attach tie rods (10) to steering knuckles | ||
| *BA46.40-P-1002-01A | |||
| Surface protection of bolted connection for tie rod to steering knuckle modified | Model 210 as of 18.5.98 | BT46.40-P-0001-01A | |
| 24 | Install front wheels | ||
| Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary | AP40.10-P-4050Z | ||
| 25 | Lower vehicle | ||
| 26 | Fill power steering pump and bleed | AR46.30-P-0010B | |
| 27.1 | Plug electrical connector (2) into SPS solenoid valve (Y10) | Vehicles with speed-sensitive power steering, code 213a | |
| 28 | Check steering for function and leaks | ||
| 29.1 | Check front axle toe and adjust if necessary | see: ↓ Perform chassis alignment |
AR40.20-P-0200A |
| 30.1 | Install engine compartment paneling | Vehicles with gasoline engines | AR61.20-P-1105AB |
| 30.2 | Install bottom sections of soundproofing | Vehicles with diesel engines | AR94.30-P-5300AB |
| 31 | Close engine hood | AR88.40-P-1000F |
| Number | Designation | Model 210 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.10-P-1001-01B | Steering joint bolt | Nm | 20 |
| Number | Designation | Model 210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.20-P-1002-01A | Return line to steering gear | Nm | 40 | |
| BA46.20-P-1003-01A | Flexible high-pressure hose to steering gear | Nm | 40 | |
| BA46.20-P-1007-01A | Bolted rear connection for rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠ ° | 60 | ||
| BA46.20-P-1008-01A | Retaining plate to front-axle carrier | Nm | 50 | |
| Number | Designation | Model 210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.40-P-1002-01A | Self-locking nut of tie rod to steering knuckle | Yellow | Nm | 60 |
| silver or blue | Nm | 70 | ||