Adjust Play At Rack-And-Pinion Steering - AR46.20-P-0601-04LWE

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Model 166, 218, 253, 290, 292

Model 204, 212

with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Model 205, 213, 217, 222, 238

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

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

TEST VALUES FOR STEERING GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
BE46.20-P-1001-01C	Play between thrust piece and steering rack	mm	0, 02...0, 03

TEST VALUES FOR STEERING GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 204 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
BE46.20-P-1001-01E	Play between thrust piece and steering rack	mm	0, 02...0, 03

TEST VALUES FOR STEERING GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 166, 218, 253, 292, 293 Model 205, 213, 217, 222, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	Model 257, 290
BE46.20-P-1001-01F	Play between thrust piece and steering rack	mm	0, 02...0, 03	0, 005...0, 01

Fig 1: Identifying Detaching Tool (205 589 00 07 00)

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Mark adjustment screw (1) at any notch relative to steering gear housing (2) (arrow E).
Using detaching tool, adjust previously determined play between toothed rack and thrust piece (6) through to and fro movement (1). Model 166, 218, 253, 290, 292

Model 205, 213, 217, 222, 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

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Model 212

with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Model 204

with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Always make sure that the play between the thrust piece (6) and toothed rack is only adjusted by turning the adjustment screw (1) in the screw-in direction. Otherwise the thread of the adjustment screw (1) and the rack-and-pinion steering will be damaged.

Screwing the adjustment screw (1) in by one notch relative to the marking (arrow E) corresponds to a reduction in the play between the thrust piece (6) and the toothed rack of 0.03 mm.