Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering - AR46.20-P-0600LF

MODEL 217 

MODEL 222 

Model 222 except code M005 (4MATIC) 

Model 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

Model 222 

Model 217.4 

	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
	Note on high-voltage on-board electrical system		AH54.00-P-0010-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Evaluation of high-voltage components	Model 222	AH54.00-P-6500-01SXH
	Evaluating steering gear when repairing accident vehicles		AH46.20-P-9409-01A
	Remove
1	Perform disable for the high-voltage on-board electrical system	Model 222.004/057/104/157/163	AR54.10-P-1150LF
2	Deactivate easy entry/exit function for driver's seat and steering wheel	Model 217 Model 222 with code 275 (Memory package) See vehicle operating instructions.
3	Turn steering wheel to central position (front wheels in straight ahead position) and secure with the retaining device	The steering wheel must not be turned when detaching steering coupling. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.	AR46.20-P-0600-01RK
		Retainer device	Figure
4	Remove front wheels
			AP40.10-P-4050HA
5.1	Remove rear and center section of lower engine compartment paneling	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)	AR61.20-P-1105LF
5.2	Remove front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AR61.20-P-1105LF
6	Remove front diagonal struts (32)	Model 217.4 Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/body	*BA61.10-P-1018-01K
7	Remove tie rods from steering knuckles		AR46.40-P-0200LF
8	Detach steering coupling from rack-and-pinion steering (10)	Model 222 up to 4/29/14	AR46.10-P-8000RK
		Model 217 Model 222 as of 4/30/14	AR46.10-P-8000LW
9	Disconnect electrical connector (7)
10	Remove bolt (8) and place cable duct (9) to one side	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)
11	Mount engine hoist and raise engine up to engine mount end stop	Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 642	AR33.10-P-0105LF
		Do not detach engine mount.	AR33.10-P-0105LFD
12.1	Support rack-and-pinion steering (10) and secure to prevent it from falling down	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)
12.2	Support rack-and-pinion steering (10) on guard plate (14) and secure against falling down	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC)
13	Remove bolts (5, 6)	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) Counterhold nuts with suitable tool (arrow).
14.1	Remove bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and remove mounting plates (11)	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)
14.2	Unscrew bolts (1, 2, 12, 13)	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC)
15.1	Remove rack-and-pinion steering (10)	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)
15.2	Remove rack-and-pinion steering (10) and remove guard plate (14) from rack-and-pinion steering (10)	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC)
	Install
16	Detach protective foil of insulating plate (15) and bond insulating plate (15) to electrical power steering control unit (16)	Model 217 Model 222.077/177 with engine 157.985 Model 222.176/976 with engine 277.980 Model 222.179 with engine 279.980 When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (10). Check that the insulating plate (15) is positioned correctly. Position at the cutout on the electrical power steering control unit (16) and stick on.
17.1	Install rack-and-pinion steering (10)	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC) Replace bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) and mounting plates (11). Fit the bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) but do not tighten.
17.2	Install rack-and-pinion steering (10) with guard plate (14)	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) Replace bolts (1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13). Counterhold nuts of screws/bolts (5, 6) with suitable tool (arrow). Fit the screws/bolts (1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13) but do not tighten.
18.1	Tighten screws/bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) to final torque	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC) When tightening, the following sequence must be observed: screws/bolts (5, 6, 1, 2, 3, 4).
		Model 217.377/379/382/477/479/482 except code M005 (4MATIC) Model 222.004/032/057/077/082/104/123/157/162/163/165/176/177/179/182/976/982 except code M005 (4MATIC) Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1001-01P
		Model 217.377/379/382/477/479/482 except code M005 (4MATIC) Model 222.004/032/057/077/082/104/123/157/162/163/165/176/177/179/182/976/982 except code M005 (4MATIC) Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering mounting plate to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1002-01P
18.2	Tighten bolts (1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13) to final torque	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) When tightening, the following sequence must be observed: screws/bolts (5, 6, 1, 2, 12, 13).
		Model 217.364/378/384/385/478 with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 222.033/067/085/133/167/178/184/185/967/984/985 with code M005 (4MATIC)Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1001-01P
		Model 217.364/378/384/385/478 with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 222.033/067/085/133/167/178/184/185/967/984/985 with code M005 (4MATIC) Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering guard plate to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1003-01P
19	Lower engine and remove engine hoist	Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279	AR33.10-P-0105LF
		Model 222 with engine 642	AR33.10-P-0105LFD
20	Position cable duct (9) and screw in bolt (8)	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)
21	Connect electrical connection (7)
22	Install steering coupling on rack-and-pinion steering (10)	Model 222 up to 4/29/14	AR46.10-P-8000RK
		Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14	AR46.10-P-8000LW
23	Attach tie rods to steering knuckles		AR46.40-P-0200LF
24.1	Install rear and center sections of lower engine compartment paneling	Model 217, 222 except code M005 (4MATIC)	AR61.20-P-1105LF
24.2	Install front and center sections of lower engine compartment paneling	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AR61.20-P-1105LF
25	Fit front wheels
			AP40.10-P-4050HA
26	Remove holding device on steering wheel
27	Activate easy entry/exit feature for driver seat and steering wheel	Model 217, 222 with code 275 (Memory package) See vehicle operating instructions.
28	Connect diagnostic system and perform initial startup of rack-and-pinion steering (10)	When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (10).
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
29	Enter new steering number of rack-and-pinion steering (10) in online vehicle data card via vehicle documentation (VeDoc)	When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (10). Redocumentation is absolutely essential.
30	Put high-voltage on-board electrical system into operation	Model 222.004/057/104/157/163	AR54.10-P-1150LF
31	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LF

Number	Designation				Model 217 except 4MATIC	Model 217 with 4MATIC
BA46.20-P-1001-01P	Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	M8		Nm	-	30
		M12	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
			Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Number	Designation				Model 222 except 4MATIC	Model 222 with 4MATIC
BA46.20-P-1001-01P	Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	M8		Nm	-	30
		M12	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
			Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Number	Designation			Model 217 except 4MATIC	Model 222 except 4MATIC
BA46.20-P-1002-01P	Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering mounting plate to front axle carrier	M10	Nm	50	50

Number	Designation			Model 217 with 4MATIC	Model 222 with 4MATIC
BA46.20-P-1003-01P	Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering guard plate to front axle carrier	M10	Nm	50	50

Number	Designation		Model 217
BA61.10-P-1018-01K	Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/body	Nm	50