Checking and replacing bellows - AR46.40-P-0400A

MODEL 210 

Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Clamping Nut And Slacken Lock Nut

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Clamp, Outer Clamp And Bellows

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Modification notes

10.9.03

Reference to adjusting toe on front axle replaced by reference to chassis alignment check

Step 10

	Checking
	Risk of fatal  injury if the vehicle slips or topples off 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
1.1	Remove engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engines.	AR61.20-P-1105AB
1.2	Remove bottom sections of noise encapsulation	Vehicles with diesel engines.	AR94.30-P-5300AB
2	Check bellows on right and left tie rods (1g)	Perfect sealing of the bellows is absolutely vital for correct functioning of the rack-and-pinion steering, so perform the visual inspection as follows: Stretch bellows by turning the steering to a left and right lock, and check for damage (cracks, chafing etc.), and replace if necessary.
		Never check bellows by pressing in or around the beads, as this leaves behind damage on the bellows, resulting in leaks in the long term.
	Removing, installing
3	Slacken lock nut (10f) and unscrew tie rod (10). Unscrew clamping nut	Installation:  Counter tie rod.
			*BA40.20-P-1007-01A
4	Detach inner clamp (1h)	Installation:  Fit new clamp and, using a commercially available gripper, close clamping lug completely.
5	Detach outer clamp (1i)	Installation:  Use new clamp.
6	Remove bellows and pull off over the tie rod
7	Remove O-ring from steering gear housing and replace
8	Check steering rack and axial joint of inner tie rod for corrosion and play	If the steering rack is already corroded and the steering is leaking as a result, the rack and- pinion steering must be replaced complete: ↓
		Removing rack-and-pinion steering	AR46.20-P-0600A
		If the axial joint is misaligned, replace inner tie rod: ↓
		Removing inner tie rod with axial joint	AR46.40-P-0201A
9	Install in the reverse order
10	Check toe on front axle and adjust if necessary	See: ↓
		Performing chassis alignment check	AR40.20-P-0200A

Chassis alignment check

Number	Designation		Model 210
BA40.20-P-1007-01A	Lock nut	Nm	60