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Remove/Install Front Axle Steering Gear - AR46.20-P-0500S

Model 223 

Fig 1: Front Axle Steering Gear Components Location - Model 223 (Shown Except Code 200)
G16191385Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown except code 200 (Conditionally automated driving) 

Fig 2: Front Axle Steering Gear Components Location - Model 223 (Shown With Code 200)
G16191386Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown with code 200 (Conditionally automated driving) and with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  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
  Evaluating steering gear when repairing accident vehicles   AH46.20-P-9409-01A 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel. Model 223
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
Do not turn steering wheel with steering coupling removed.
Clock spring contact will otherwise be destroyed.
AR46.20-P-0500-01S 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device Fig 3
4 Disconnect ground line of battery of 12 V onboard electrical system.   AR54.10-P-0051S
5 Disconnect ground line of secondary 12 V onboard electrical system battery. Model 223 with code 200 (Conditionally automated driving) AR54.10-P-0052S
6 Remove front wheels.   AR40.10-P-1102A
7.1 Remove rear and center engine compartment lining. Model 223
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
      AR61.20-P-1105S
7.2 Remove center engine compartment lining. Model 223
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
 
      AR61.20-P-1105S
8 Remove steering coupling from steering shaft.   AR46.10-P-8000-01LW 
9 Open noise encapsulation (1) in area of steering gear (2).    
10 Remove tie rod joints (3) from steering knuckles.   AR46.40-P-0211S 
11 Disconnect electrical connector (4) and expose electrical wiring harness. IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors (4) can vary depending on the equipment installed.  
12 Support steering gear (2) and secure against falling down.    
13 Remove screws (5). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/nut, steering to I-beam *BA46.20-P-1001-01V 
14 Remove screws (6) and remove mounting plates (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, steering plate to I-beam *BA46.20-P-1002-01V 
15 Remove steering gear (2) with tie rods.    
INSPECT Check     
16 Check steering gear (2). After repairing an accident vehicle.
If there is a problem,

replace steering gear (2).
 
17 Remove steering coupling from steering gear (2). Only when replacing the steering gear (2). AR46.10-P-8000S 
18 Install in the reverse order.    
MEASURING Measure     
19 Perform wheel alignment measurement.   AR40.20-P-0200S
20 Commission electrical power steering control unit. After replacing the steering gear (2).  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
21 Enter new steering number of steering gear (2) through vehicle documentation (VeDoc) into on-line vehicle data card. After replacing the steering gear (2).  
    IMPORTANT Redocumentation is absolutely essential.  
STEERING GEAR

Number Designation Model 223.0 Model 223.1 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223.9 (except 223.979) Model 223.1 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223.979
BA46.20-P-1001-01V Screw/nut, steering to I-beam Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STEERING GEAR

Number Designation Model 223.0 Model 223.1 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223.9 (except 223.979) Model 223.1 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223.979
BA46.20-P-1002-01V Screw, steering plate to I-beam Nm 50 70
Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
G07279187Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA