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Remove/Install Rack-And-Pinion Steering - AR46.20-P-0600LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 (except 253.992/993) 

Model 293 

Fig 1: Rack-And-Pinion Steering Components Location - Model 213 (Shown Except Code M005)
G13746570Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown except code M005 (4MATIC) 

G13746571Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown with code M005 (4MATIC) 

  Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
  Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
  General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment   AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel. Model 205, 253 (except 253.992/993), 293 with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213 with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))
 
2 Move steering wheel forward and upward.    
3 Turn steering wheel to center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position) and fix in place using holding device. NOTES
The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling is removed. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device Fig 3
4 Perform power disconnect of high-voltage onboard electrical system. Model 293 AR47.70-P-1000EQ
    Model 253.311/353/354/911/953/954 AR54.10-P-1150LVH
    Model 213.016/050/053/054/216 AR54.10-P-1150LHV
    Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 AR54.10-P-1150LW
5 Remove front wheels.   AR40.10-P-1102A
6.1 Remove rear and center section of lower engine compartment lining. Model 205, 253 (except 253.992/993) Model 213
Model 205, 253 (except 253.992/993)
AR61.20-P-1105LW
    Model 213 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
6.2 Remove rear and front section of lower engine compartment lining. Model 293 AR61.20-P-1105EQ
7 Remove tie rods from steering knuckles.   AR46.40-P-0200LW 
8 Remove steering coupling from steering shaft. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 700 (Technology Local Content China) AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA 
    Model 205.0/2/3/4, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993) except code 700 (Technology Local Content China) AR46.10-P-8000-01LW 
    Model 293
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 700 (Technology Local Content China) Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft
*BA46.10-P-1003-01N 
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 205.0/2/3/4, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 293 Engine mount wrench set
Fig 2
9 Disconnect electrical connectors (1).    
10 Detach steering wiring harness holder (2) at left and place to one side. Model 205, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
11 Open cover (8) at connecting point and fold to one side. Model 205, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
12 Support rack-and-pinion steering (3) and secure against falling down.    
13 Unscrew screws (4, 5, 6) and remove rack-and-pinion steering (3). IMPORTANT Model 205, 213, 253 (except 253.992/993) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT Installation: Transfer retaining clip for steering wiring harness bracket (2).
IMPORTANT Installation: Replace the bolts (4, 5, 6) and mounting plates (7).
Fit the bolts (4, 5, 6) first, and then tighten in the following sequence: Bolts (4), bolts (5), bolts (6).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier
*BA46.20-P-1001-01Q 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, rack-and-pinion steering mounting plate to front axle carrier *BA46.20-P-1002-01Q 
14 Remove steering coupling from rack-and-pinion steering (3). When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (3). AR46.10-P-8000LW 
INSPECT Check     
15 Check rack-and-pinion steering (3). Evaluating steering gear when repairing accident vehicles After repairing an accident vehicle.
If a problem arises

Replace rack-and-pinion steering (3).
AH46.20-P-9409-01A 
16 Install in the reverse order.    
17 Add new steering number of rack-and-pinion steering (3) to online vehicle data card via the Vehicle Documentation System (VeDoc). When replacing the rack-and-pinion steering (3).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Redocumentation is absolutely essential.
 
18 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200LW
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.10-P-1003-01N Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft Stage 1 Nm 25 25
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253
BA46.10-P-1003-01N Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft Stage 1 Nm 25
Stage 2 ∠° 90
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205, 213, 238, 257 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 205, 213, 238, 257 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA46.20-P-1001-01Q Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier M8/M10 Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
M12 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA46.20-P-1001-01Q Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier M8/M10 Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
M12 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205, 213, 238, 257 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 205, 213, 238, 257 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA46.20-P-1002-01Q Screw/bolt, rack-and-pinion steering mounting plate to front axle carrier M10 Nm 50 50
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA46.20-P-1002-01Q Screw/bolt, rack-and-pinion steering mounting plate to front axle carrier M10 Nm 50 50
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)
G09982025Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
G09976454Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA