Remove/Install Bellows - AR46.40-P-9998LW

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Model 205

Model 213

Model 238

Model 253

Model 293

Shown on model 205

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	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove
1	Remove center engine compartment lining.	Model 293	AR61.20-P-1105EQ
		Model 205, 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
		Model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
2	Remove tie rod (1).		AR46.40-P-0200LW
3	Remove clamp (3).
4	Remove clamp (4).	Hose clamp pliers	Fig 1
5	Unscrew counternut from inner tie rod (2).	Mark position of counternut.
6	Detach boot (5) from inner tie rod (2).
	Check
7	Check toothed rack for corrosion.	If the toothed rack is corroded. ↓ Replace rack-and-pinion steering. Model 238	AR46.20-P-0600LWO
		Model 205, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993), 293	AR46.20-P-0600LW
		Model 253.992/993	AR46.20-P-0600RFW
8	Check water drain valve in steering gear.	Model 205, 213, 238 except code M005 (4MATIC)	AR46.20-P-0005LW
9	Check axial joint of inside tie rod (2) for play.	If the axial joint of the inner tie rod (2) is worn out. ↓ Replace inner tie rod (2) with axial joint.	AR46.40-P-0201LW
	Install
10	Clean contact surfaces of the boot (5) on the inner tie rod (2) and on the rack-and-pinion steering and coat lightly with Renolit.	Renolit CX-FO 20	*BR00.45-Z-1100-06A
11	Position boot (5) for inner tie rod (2).
12	Screw on counternut on inner tie rod (2).	Observe marking.
13	Install clamp (4).	Position clamp (4) as shown.
		Hose clamp pliers	Fig 1
14	Install new clamp (3).	The clamping action for the clamp (3) must face downwards.
15	Install tie rod (1).		AR46.40-P-0200LW
16	Install center engine compartment lining.	Model 293	AR61.20-P-1105EQ
		Model 205, 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
		Model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
17	Perform chassis alignment.	Model 238	AR40.20-P-0200LWO
		Model 205, 213, 253, 293	AR40.20-P-0200LW

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers (454 589 00 37 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1100-06A	Renolit CX-FO 20	A 000 989 89 51 10