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

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on MODEL 246 

Fig 1: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246
G10251142Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 242 with ENGINE 270 

Fig 2: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 242
G10251143Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 242 with engine 780 

Fig 3: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 242 With Engine 780
G10251144Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Rack-And-Pinion Steering
G10251145DANGERNOTESNOTESNOTESIMPORTANTREMOVINGINSTALLINGIMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONIMPORTANTINSTALLATION IMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONIMPORTANTINSPECTIMPORTANTCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER 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
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Note on the voltage on-board electrical system   AH54.00-P-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Disconnect high voltage on-board electrical system MODEL 242 with ENGINE 780  
AR54.10-P-1150NKE
2 Lower front axle carrier (2) MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246
MODEL 242 with ENGINE 270
AR33.10-P-0100NKB
MODEL 242 with ENGINE 780
IMPORTANT In the referenced documents, only perform the operation steps until the tie rods are pressed off the steering knuckles.
AR33.10-P-0100NKE
3 Support front axle carrier (2) and secure to prevent it from falling down   AR33.10-P-0105NKB
4 Remove bolts securing front axle carrier (2) to frame floor assembly TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, front-axle carrier to body *BA33.10-P-1001-01G 
5 Lower front axle carrier (2) until rack-and-pinion steering (1) is accessible    
6 Remove corresponding heat shield from rack-and-pinion steering (1) MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246 with ENGINE 270, 651 (except 651.930)
MODEL 176 with ENGINE 607
MODEL 242 with ENGINE 270.920
 
MODEL 176 with ENGINE 607 AR46.20-P-0602NKA
MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246 with ENGINE 270, 651 (except 651.930)
MODEL 242 with ENGINE 270.920
AR46.20-P-0602NKB 
7 Remove bolts (3) securing rack-and-pinion steering (1) to front axle carrier (2) IMPORTANT Counterhold the nuts and remove.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace bolts (3) and nuts.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier *BA46.20-P-1001-01I 
8 Remove rack-and-pinion steering (1) from front axle carrier (2)    
9 Remove bolt (22) and remove line bracket (23) MODEL 242 with ENGINE 270
When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (1).
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, bracket for mounting clamp for lines to steering gear *BA46.20-P-1006-01I 
10 Remove screws/bolts (4) MODEL 242 with ENGINE 780  
11 Unclip retaining clip (5) MODEL 242 with ENGINE 780  
12 Remove bolt (6) and place line bracket (7) to one side MODEL 242 with ENGINE 780  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, bracket for mounting clamp for lines to steering gear *BA46.20-P-1006-01I 
13 Enter new steering number for rack-and-pinion steering (1) through Vehicle Documentation (VeDoc) into vehicle data card online When replacing rack-and-pinion steering (1)
IMPORTANT Redocumentation is compulsory!
 
INSPECT Check     
14 Check rack-and-pinion steering (1) After repairing an accident vehicle.  
IMPORTANT Evaluating steering gear when repairing accident vehicles AH46.20-P-9409-01A
15 Install in the reverse order    
16 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200NKB
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation MODEL 156 MODEL 242
BA33.10-P-1001-01G Bolt, front-axle carrier to body M10 Nm 60 60
M12 Nm 100 100
FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation MODEL 117, 176, 246
BA33.10-P-1001-01G Bolt, front-axle carrier to body M10 Nm 60
M12 Nm 100
STEERING GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 117 MODEL 156
BA46.20-P-1001-01I Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 40 40
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
STEERING GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 176, 246 MODEL 242
BA46.20-P-1001-01I Bolt, rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 40 40
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
STEERING GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 242
BA46.20-P-1006-01I Bolt, bracket for mounting clamp for lines to steering gear Nm 17