Remove/install jacket tube - AR46.10-P-0400P

MODEL 203 (except 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292) mechanically adjustable jacket tube 

Fig 1: Identifying Jacket Tube Remove/Install Components - Model 203 (Except 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292)

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking bolts and nuts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Fully extend adjustable steering column	Required for separating steering coupling (25).
2	Move steering to straight-ahead position	Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering coupling (25) detached as this could cause irreparable damage to the clock spring contact.
3.1	Detach bottom engine compartment paneling	Model 203 with engine 111, 112, 113, 271, 272, 612.990	AR61.20-P-1105P
3.2	Remove bottom sections of soundproofing	Model 203 with engine 611, 612 except 612.990, 642, 646	AR94.30-P-5300P
4	Detach exhaust shielding plate from firewall under steering coupling (25)
5	Remove bolt (25a)		*BA46.10-P-1001-01E
6	Pull lower steering shaft (80a) upward out of steering coupling (25)	Do not apply excessive force (hammer blows, excessive lever action) because the lower steering shaft (80a) is sensitive to lateral loads. Installation:  Push the lower steering shaft (80a) all the way into the steering coupling (25), observing the pin on the steering coupling (25) and slot in the lower steering shaft (80a). Installation:  Adjust the steering gear center position: ↓
		Turn rack-and-pinion steering to center position and attach steering coupling (25)	AR46.20-P-0600-01P
7	Detach locking plate (25f) from steering coupling (25)	Installation:  To prevent components from loosening, install a new locking plate (25f) with self-locking nut and push on the locking plate (25f) until the lug engages in the steering coupling (25). Lift the lug with a suitable tool.
8	Remove electric steering lock control unit (N26/5)		AR46.10-P-0910P
9	Remove steering wheel		AR46.10-P-0100P
10	Remove clock spring contact	Up to 30.6.02	AR46.10-P-0200P
		As of 1.7.02 up to 23.4.04	AR46.10-P-0200Q
		As of 24.4.04	AR46.10-P-0200PQ
11.1	Remove CC [TPM] switch (S40)	Up to 23.4.04 with cruise control, code 440	AR54.25-P-2803P
		As of 24.4.04 with cruise control, code 440 Push in the adjustable steering column all the way so that an adequate length of line is available.	AR54.25-P-2803PQ
12.1	Remove voice control system (VCS [SBS]) switch	As of 24.4.04 with voice control system (VCS [SBS]), code 813 Push in the adjustable steering column all the way so that an adequate length of line is available.	AR82.70-P-0002PQ
13	Remove combination switch (S4)	Up to 23.4.04	AR54.25-P-2800P
		As of 24.4.04 Push in the adjustable steering column all the way so that an adequate length of line is available.	AR54.25-P-2800PQ
14	Remove steering column switch module housing (34)
15	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015P
16	Remove cover on left under instrument panel		AR68.10-P-1500P
17	Remove absorber on left under instrument panel
18	Move locking handle (99f) forward until it engages on handle arm (99e)
19	Push handle arm (99e) down to separate it from jacket tube (71)
20	Remove bolt (91b)		*BA46.10-P-1001-03F
21	Remove bolts (91a)	Installation:  Screw down (but do not tighten) the bolts (91a) and bolt (91b). It must still be possible to move the jacket tube (71). Only tighten the bolts (91a) after alignment.
			*BA46.10-P-1002-03F
22	Pull jacket tube (71) upward with lower steering shaft (80a)	Pull the jacket tube (71) upward with the lower steering shaft (80a) until the lug on the steering column adjustment (80) comes out of the guide hole.
23	Push jacket tube (71) downward with lower steering shaft (80a)	Set down on the left-hand side.
24	Detach jacket tube cover (99) and unclip at top
25	Undo cable ties of left and right electrical lines on jacket tube cover (99)	Installation:  Work through the following steps before tightening the cable ties: Install combination switch (S4), CC [TPM] switch (S40), voice control system (VCS [SBS]) switch. Pull out adjustable steering column all the way. Make sure that lines are routed correctly. The cable ties must be fixed in the cutouts (99b) on the side of the jacket tube cover (99).
26	Remove jacket tube cover (99)
27	Remove jacket tube (71) with lower steering shaft (80a) by pulling upward	Do not apply excessive force because the lower steering shaft (80a) is sensitive to lateral loads. The rubber boot must remain in the firewall. Installation:  The turn signal lug (a) on the steering column must point to the left (arrow).
28	Install in the reverse order
29	Apply grease to bearing seat at rubber boot on inside of front firewall	Klueber Polylub GLY 801 grease	*BR00.45-Z-1046-06A
30	Perform function check

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JACKET TUBE