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Remove/install protective cap for input shaft on steering gear - AR46.20-P-0004P

MODEL 169, 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 230, 245 

Shown on model 203, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rods Axial Joint, Bellows And Clamps - Shown On Model 203, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle
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Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Housing And Stop Ring
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Fig 3: Identifying Protective Caps And Markings
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(Left illustration) Model 169 up to 30.3.05, left-hand drive vehicle 

(Middle illustration) Model 169, 245, right-hand drive vehicle 

(Right illustration) Model 169 as of 31.3.05, model 245, left-hand drive vehicle 

Shown on model 203, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking (Shown On Model 203, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle)
G04737143Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 203, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 5: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking (Shown On Model 203, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle)
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Shown on model 211, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 6: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking (Shown On Model 211, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle)
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Shown on model 211, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 7: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking (Shown On Model 211, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle)
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Shown on model 230, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 8: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking (Shown On Model 230, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle)
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Shown on model 230, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 9: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking (Shown On Model 230, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle)
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REMOVING Removing    
1 Mount rack-and-pinion steering on the steering gear housing support IMPORTANT Make sure that the workplace is clean when carrying out the work described below and while performing repairs. Only the specified tools may be used. Before starting the repair work, remove any loose dirt from the steering gear without using cleaning agents  
    SPECIAL TOOL -
2 Detach inner clamps (1) of both bellows (2)    
3 Slide boot (2) toward tie rod end IMPORTANT To do so, squeeze the clamps on the inner tie rods with axial joints (3) together.  
4 Remove inner track rod with axial joint (3) NOTES Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage) otherwise the inner tie rod with axial joint (3) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Dismantle at left and right sides.
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5 Move steering rack to center position IMPORTANT Use depth gauge to determine when the assembly is centered. Balance out the gaps from the end of the steering rack to the stop ring (16) in the steer jacket (14) on both sides of the steering rack.  
6 Detach protective cap (4)    
INSTALLING Install     
7 Grease gap between input shaft and control head (arrow) Except model 169, 245
IMPORTANT Apply grease using fingers. Do not use any other aid.
 
    Renolit JP1619 special grease BR00.45-Z-1067-06A 
8 Fit protective cap (4) NOTES Marking (5) must line up exactly with marking (6) as otherwise the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) may malfunction.
IMPORTANT Model 169, 245:
There are various versions of the protective cap (4). The version fitted must always be reinstalled.
 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Modified rack-and-pinion steering - -
INSPECT Checking     
9 Check center steering position on steering gear   AR46.20-P-3015P 
10 Mount the inner tie rod with axial joint (3) NOTES Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage) otherwise the inner tie rod with axial joint (3) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Mount on left and right sides.
 
BA46.40-P-1003-01E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION -
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION -
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION -
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11 Mount bellows (2)    
12 Mount clamps (1) of both bellows (2) IMPORTANT Replace clamps (1).
Installation: Make sure that the clamps (1) are attached at the correct position.
 
13 Detach rack-and-pinion steering from steering gear housing mounting device    
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 171
BA46.40-P-1003-01E Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion joint Nm 110
Fig 10: Identifying Steering Gear Housing Support (203 589 04 31 00)
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Fig 11: Identifying Open End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1067-06A Renolit JP1619 special grease A 001 989 38 51 10