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

MODEL 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 218, 230, 245 rack-and-pinion steering removed 

Shown on model 203, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Clip, Bellows And Inner Tie Rod With Axial Joint
G07283357Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Housing And Stop Ring
G07283358Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Model 169 Up To 30.3.05
G07283359Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 169 up to 30.3.05, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 4: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Model 169, 245
G07283360Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 169, 245, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 5: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Model 169 As Of 31.3.05, Model 245
G07283361Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 169 as of 31.3.05, model 245, left-hand drive vehicle 

Shown on model 203, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 6: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 203, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283362Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 203, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 7: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 203, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283363Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 211, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 8: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 211, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283364Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 211, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 9: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 211, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283365Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 207, 212, 230, 

Shown on model 230, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 10: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 230, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283366Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Model 218, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 11: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 218, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283367Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 230, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 12: Identifying Protective Cap And Marking - Shown On Model 230, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle
G07283368Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVING Removing     
1 Mount the rack-and-pinion steering onto 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 Steering gear housing support *221589013100
2 Detach clamps (1) from both boots (2)    
3 Press clamps together on inner tie rods with axial joints (3) and slide boots (2) towards tie rod end    
4 Detach left and right inner tie rod with axial joint (3) NOTES Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage). Otherwise the inner tie rods with axial joints (3) may be damaged.  
SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench (Model 171, 172, 203, 204.0/2, 207, 209, 211, 230) *201589000100
SPECIAL TOOL Plug in open-end wrench (Model 204.9, 212, 218) *221589020900
SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench bit (Model 169, 245) *169589000100
5 Move steering rack to center position IMPORTANT Use depth gauge to determine center position. 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). Otherwise the Electronic Stability Program (ESP(r)) may malfunction.
IMPORTANT Model 169, 245:
There are various versions of the protective cap (4). The same version as the one fitted must always be reinstalled.		  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Modified rack-and-pinion steering Model 169 as of 31.3.05 BT46.20-P-0600-01AK
INSPECT Checking     
9 Check center steering position on steering gear   AR46.20-P-3015P 
10 Mount left and right 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) may be damaged.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 171, 172, 203, 209, 211, 230 *BA46.40-P-1003-01E 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 169, 245 *BA46.40-P-1003-01J 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 204, 207, 212, 218 *BA46.40-P-1003-01N 
SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench (Model 171, 172, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 230, except 204.9) *201589000100
SPECIAL TOOL Plug in open-end wrench (Model 204.9, 212, 218) *221589020900
SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench bit (Model 169, 245) *169589000100
11 Slide boots (2) onto steering housing (14) and position Model 169, 230, 245  
Model 171, 172, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 218 AR46.40-P-0400-02CW 
12 Mount clamps (1) of both bellows (2) IMPORTANT Replace clamps (1). Note position of clamps (1).
Model 169, 171, 203, 209, 211, 230, 245		  
Model 172, 204, 207, 212, 218 AR46.40-P-7200-01EW
13 Detach rack-and-pinion steering from steering gear housing support    
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 171 Model 172
BA46.40-P-1003-01E Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion joint Nm 110 110
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 203 except model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292 Model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292
BA46.40-P-1003-01E Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion joint Nm 110 110
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 209 Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29 Model 211.08/09/28/29 Model 230
BA46.40-P-1003-01E Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion joint Nm 110 110 110 110
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 169 Model 245
BA46.40-P-1003-01J Inner tie rod to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 80 80
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 204 Model 207 Model 212 Model 218
BA46.40-P-1003-01N Inner tie rod to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 110 110 110 110
Fig 13: Identifying Steering Gear Housing Support (221 589 01 31 00)
G07283369Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 14: Identifying Open End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)
G07283370Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 15: Identifying Open-End Wrench Bit (169 589 00 01 00)
G07283371Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 16: Identifying Plug In Open-End Wrench (221 589 02 09 00)
G07283372Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REPAIR MATERIALS

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