Separate And Connect Steering Coupling - AR46.10-P-8000-01FR

Model 257, 290 

Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

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Disconnect 

1. Slide lock (2) far enough towards the firewall (arrow a) until it can be turned beyond the pin (4) in the direction of the arrow (arrow b).

   Use leather gloves.

2. Turn lock (2) in direction of arrow (arrow b) up to end stop.

   At the end stop the lock (2) latches perceptibly and audibly into place.

   Use leather gloves.

3. Check whether the lock (2) is completely opened.

   The green marking in the check bores (5) must almost have completely disappeared.

   The pins (4) are no longer visible and noticeable.

   The grooves in the steering shaft (3) must line up with the lugs of the lock (2) (arrows c).

4. Pull steering shaft (3) upwards out of lock (2).

   If the steering shaft (3) is stuck,

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   push steering shaft (3) with elbow fitting (02), socket wrench socket, size 16 (03) and extension (04) out of lock (2).

   Do not prop tools up against the lock (2).

   Otherwise, the steering coupling may be damaged.

   Use engine mount wrench set.

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   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

   Connecting 

5. Insert steering shaft (3) from above into lock (2) and slide in up to end stop (arrow e).

   The steering shaft (3) can only be inserted into the lock (2) in one position (arrows f and g).

   The steering shaft (3) must slide into the lock (2) without any excessive force.

6. Turn lock (2) in direction of arrow (arrow h) up to end stop.

   Use leather gloves.

   The spring force pushes down the lock (2) so that it engages.

7. Check whether the lock (2) is completely closed.

   The lock (2) is completely closed when the green marking in the check bores (5) is completely visible.

   The pins (4) protrude by at least 0.5 mm all the way around and the lugs of the lock (2) make contact all the way round the steering shaft (3) (arrows i).

   It should now no longer be possible to turn the lock (2) without a lifting movement.

   Use leather gloves.