Remove/Install Rear Axle Steering Actuator - AR46.80-P-0012RG

Model 190 

With Code 201 (Rear axle steering) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Steering Actuator Components Location - Model 190 With Code 201 (Shown With Code M030)

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Shown on Model 190 With Code M030 (GT R version) on left side of vehicle 

	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
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m).
2	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-0100RG
3	Detach fender liner in rear fender far enough until nuts (1) are accessible.	Model 190 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code M032 (Black Series version)	AR88.10-P-1400RG
		Model 190 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) with code M032 (Black Series version)	AR88.10-P-1400RGB
4	Remove nuts (1).
5	Detach upper holder (2) far enough until electrical connectors (3) are accessible.	Do not tension or kink the lines. Otherwise the wiring harness will be damaged.
6	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (3).
7	Secure upper holder (2) to vehicle free of tension.	Do not tension or kink the lines. Otherwise the wiring harness will be damaged.
8	Remove screw (4) from lower holder of electrical wiring harness.
9	Guide electrical wiring harness of rear axle steering actuator (5) in downward direction out of vehicle.	Do not tension or kink the lines. Otherwise the wiring harness will be damaged.
10	Remove nut (6) from wheel carrier.
11	Remove rear axle steering actuator (5) from wheel carrier.
12	Remove nut (7).	The rear axle steering actuator (5) must be secured to prevent it from dropping down.
13	Remove rear axle steering actuator (5).
	Install
14	Attach rear axle steering actuator (5) and tighten nuts (6, 7) slightly by hand.	Replace nuts and screws of suspension components.
15	Guide in electrical wiring harness from rear axle steering actuator (5) along original routing and secure free of tension.	Do not tension or kink the lines. Otherwise the wiring harness will be damaged.
		Replace mounting materials if necessary.
16	Attach lower holder of electrical wiring harness and tighten screw (4).	Do not tension or kink the lines. Ensure that the wiring harness is seated correctly in the lower holder. Otherwise the wiring harness will be damaged.
17	Connect electrical connectors (3).
18	Attach upper holder (2) of electrical wiring harness and tighten nuts (1).	Do not tension or kink the lines. Otherwise the wiring harness will be damaged.
19	Raise wheel carrier using telescopic jack and transmission plate until rear axle shaft is roughly horizontal.
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate		WS26.00-P-0415B
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount	While working on the rear axle, take care to ensure that the surfaces of all aluminum components do not receive any scratches, cracks or notches. The elastomer bearings must NOT be under tension in the ready-to-drive condition. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.	WS01.00-P-0253B
20	Tighten nut (7).	Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-04J
21	Tighten nut (6) on wheel carrier.	Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-04J
22	Lower telescopic jack with transmission plate.
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate		WS26.00-P-0415B
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0253B
23	Install fender liner in rear fender.		AR88.10-P-1400RG
		Model 190 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code M032 (Black Series version)
		Model 190 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) with code M032 (Black Series version)	AR88.10-P-1400RGB
	Measure
24	Perform wheel alignment measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200RQ