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

MODEL 205 

Except CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Fig 1: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Remove/Install Components - Except Code M005

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With CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Fig 2: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Remove/Install Components - With Code M005

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	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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Switch off easy entry and exit feature using Audio/COMAND control panel	MODEL 205 with CODE 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function) The steering wheel may move to a different position if e.g. the driver door is opened or closed. The steering wheel and the headliner may then be damaged if the holding device is installed.
2	Switch off ignition
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 the steering coupling. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
		Retainer device	Figure
4	Detach left front and right front complete wheels		AR40.10-P-1101A
5	Remove rear and center section of lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LW
6	Remove tie rods from steering knuckles		AR46.40-P-0200LW
7	Detach steering coupling at the steering shaft	MODEL 205.0/1/2 with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)	AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA
		MODEL 205.0/2 without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)	AR46.10-P-8000-01LW
		MODEL 205.0/1/2 with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)	*BA46.10-P-1003-01N
		MODEL 205.0/2 without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China) Engine mount wrench set	Figure
8	Separate electrical connections (1)
9	Detach steering wiring harness bracket (2) at left and place to one side	MODEL 205 without CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
10	Open cover (8) at connecting point and fold to one side	MODEL 205 with CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
11	Support rack-and-pinion steering (3) and secure to prevent it from falling down
12	Unscrew bolts (4, 5, 6) and remove rack-and-pinion steering (3)	MODEL 205 without CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Installation:  Transfer retaining clip for steering wiring harness bracket (2). Replace the bolts (4, 5, 6) and mounting plates (7). Position the bolts (4, 5, 6) first and then tighten in the following sequence: Bolt (4) Bolt (5) Bolt (6)
		Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1001-01Q
		Bolt, retaining plate for rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1002-01Q
13	Detach steering coupling from rack-and-pinion steering (3)	When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (3).
			AR46.10-P-8000LW
	Check
14	Check rack-and-pinion steering (3)	After repairing an accident vehicle.
	Evaluating steering gear when repairing accident vehicles		AH46.20-P-9409-01A
15	Install in the reverse order
16	Enter new steering gear number of rack-and-pinion steering (3) in online vehicle data card using Vehicle Documentation system (VeDoc)	When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (3). Redocumentation is absolutely essential!
17	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LW

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)

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