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

Model 223 

Fig 1: Steering Coupling Components Location - Model 223
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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
Notice  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
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove voltage of high-voltage on-board electrical system. Model 223 with engine 256
with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV))
 
      AR47.70-P-1000SE
2 Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel. Model 223
with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))
 
3 Turn steering gear (1) to center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position) and fix steering wheel in place using holding device. NOTES
Do not turn steering wheel when steering coupling (2) is removed.
Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
AR46.20-P-0500-01S 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device Fig 3
4 Remove center and rear section of engine compartment lining.   AR61.20-P-1105S
5 Disconnect steering coupling (2) on lock (3) from steering shaft (4). Disconnect and connect steering coupling (2). AR46.10-P-8000-01LW 
    Move steering gear (1) to center position.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Turn steering gear (1) to center position and connect steering coupling (2).
AR46.20-P-0500-01S 
    SPECIAL TOOL Engine mount wrench set Fig 2
6 Remove screw (5) from steering coupling (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering *BA46.10-P-1002-01M 
7 Remove steering coupling (2) from steering gear (1). IMPORTANT Pay attention to installation position.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The guide on the dust cap (6) must be seated without tension in the groove of the steering coupling (2) (arrow).
 
8 Install in the reverse order.    
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 223
BA46.10-P-1002-01M Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 24
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
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