Remove/Install Steering Coupling - AR46.10-P-8000GQ

Model 166, 292 

Shown on model 166 with engine 276 without code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM) 

Fig 1: Steering Coupling Components Location - Model 166 Engine 276 Without Code 468

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	Notes on Self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Deactivate easy entry/exit feature	Model 166, 292 with code 275 (Memory package)
2	Detach ground line from battery		AR54.10-P-0003GZ
3	Turn steering wheel to center position	The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling (1) has been detached. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
4	Fix steering wheel in position using the holding device.	Front wheels in straight-ahead position.
		Retainer device	Fig 2
5	Remove cover (6)
6	Remove cover (7)
7.1	Remove ME-SFI [ME] Control unit from bracket and place to one side with attached lines	Model 166 with engine 276.9 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)	AR07.08-P-7008GQ
7.2	Remove left-hand air filter housing	Model 166, 292 with engine 642 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)	AR09.10-P-1150OGR
8	Unscrew bolt (3)	Bolt, steering coupling to steering shaft	*BA46.10-P-1001-01J
9	Remove screw (5)	Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering	*BA46.10-P-1002-01J
10	Detach steering coupling (1) from rack-and-pinion steering (2)	Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage). Otherwise the rack-and-pinion steering (2) will be damaged. The rack-and-pinion steering (2) must be at the center position in order to install the steering coupling (1).	AR46.20-P-0600-01GZ
11	Detach steering coupling (1) from steering shaft (4)
12	Remove steering coupling (1)
13	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Holding Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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