Check condition of steering and tie rods - AP46.00-P-4651C

MODEL 217, 222 

Shown on model 217 

Fig 1: Steering And Tie Rod Components - Shown On Model 217

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of death  when touching components on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system	Do not touch components and open lines of the high-voltage on-board electrical system. Persons who wear electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers), must not  carry out any work on high-voltage on-board electrical systems.	AS54.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of the mechanism when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Preparatory tasks
1	Release steering lock
	Remove
2	Detach lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
	Check
3	Check boots (3) of right and left tie rod ends (1) for condition, leaktightness and correct seat	If there are problems: ↓ Replace corresponding tie rod end (1) subject to separate repair order.
4	Check tie rod ball joints (2) on right and left tie rod ends (1) for play through firmly tugging and pushing on the tie rod ends (1)	If there are problems: ↓ Replace corresponding tie rod end (1) subject to separate repair order.
5	Check tie rod end (1) at left and tie rod (4) at left or tie rod end (1) at right and tie rod (4) at right are tightly connected to each other by firmly tugging and pushing them	Check for deformation and damage. If there are problems: ↓ Replace corresponding tie rod end (1) or corresponding tie rod (4) subject to separate repair order.
6	Check each of the inner tie rod ball joints for play by firmly tugging and pushing them on the tie rod (4) towards the steering	If there are problems: ↓ Replace corresponding tie rod (4) subject to separate repair order.
7	Stretch boots (6) by turning steering all way to the right and left, and check for cracks, intrusions and chafe marks	Do not check the boots (6) by pressing in or around the raised bead. Otherwise the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage. If there are problems: ↓ Replace corresponding boot (6) subject to separate repair order.
8	Check clamps (5) are firmly and correctly seated	Clamps (5) may not be damaged, nor loose or be incorrectly seated. Otherwise this may lead to leakage with consequential damage. If there are problems: ↓ Rectify subject to separate repair order.
9	Check steering	If the steering shows signs of mechanical damage: ↓ Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.
	Install
10	Install lower engine compartment paneling.		AR61.20-P-1105LF