Removing and installing rubber mounts on rack-and-pinion steering mounting - AR46.20-P-0600-02I

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-06A	Lubricating paste, rubber parts 2.5 kg, DB supply specification 6867.00	A 000 989 01 60

Remove

Press out divided rubber mount (21a, 21b) using a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Pressing Out Divided Rubber Mount
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install
Rub the circumference of the divided rubber mounts (21a, 21b) with liquid lubricant (Naphtolen H).
Hammer in divided rubber mounts (21a, 21b) as far as possible using a rubber hammer.
Draw in divided rubber mounts (21a, 21b) completely using bolt and wing nut.

Fig 2: Drawing In Divided Rubber Mounts
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.