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Remove/Install Rack-And-Pinion Steering Bellows - AR46.40-P-9998MFA

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Model 118, 177, 243, 247 

MODIFICATION NOTES

27.07.2023 Special tool 454 589 00 37 00 added. Operation step 5.  

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Bellows Components Location - Model 118 (Shown On Left Side)
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CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Lower front axle carrier with rack-and-pinion steering. Model 118, 177, 247 AR46.20-P-0600MFA 
    Model 243 AR46.20-P-0600EQA
2 Remove noise capsule (1) at left or right. Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 282
Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 608
 
3 Detach lower transverse control arm far enough until boot (4) is accessible.   AR33.20-P-0510MFA
4 Remove left or right tie rod joint.   AR46.40-P-0211MFA 
5 Open clamps (2, 3) and remove boot (4). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Grease seat of bellows (4) at steering gear housing before installation.  
    Spectron F20 *BR00.45-Z-1052-06A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Hose clamp pliers Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Pliers for click clamps
If the bellows (4) are damaged,

Replace bellows (4).
Fig 3
6 Install in the reverse order.    
Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (454 589 00 37 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Pliers For Click Clamps (177 589 00 37 00)
G13658546Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1052-06A Spectron F20 A 000 989 89 51 - 0073