Check and replace rubber boot - AR46.40-P-0400CW

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MODEL 172

MODEL 204, 207, 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Shown on model 204

Fig 1: Rubber Boot Components - Shown On Model 204

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Illustrated on model 172

Fig 2: Rubber Boot Components - Illustrated On Model 172

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Check
1.1	Remove center engine compartment paneling at bottom	Model 172 with gasoline engine
			AR61.20-P-1105W
1.2	Remove center engine compartment paneling at bottom	MODEL 204.0/2/3., 207 with gasoline engine
			AR61.20-P-1105EW
1.3	Remove center engine compartment paneling at bottom	MODEL 204.9
			AR61.20-P-1105CY
1.4	Remove center bottom section of soundproofing	MODEL 172 with diesel engine
			AR94.30-P-5300W
1.5	Remove center bottom section of soundproofing	MODEL 204.0/2/3., 207 with diesel engine
			AR94.30-P-5300EW
2.1	Raise vehicle at front axle	MODEL 172
		Lift/jack up vehicle	AR00.60-P-1000V
2.2	Raise vehicle at front axle	MODEL 204, 207
3	Stretch the boots (11) by turning the steering onto left and right lock and check for damage (cracks, chafe marks, intrusions) in the process	Never check the boots (11) by pressing in or around the ribs. This results in damage to the boots (11). Perfect sealing of the boots (11) is required for proper operation of the rack-and-pinion steering (23).
	Remove/install
4	Remove track rod (10)	MODEL 172 MODEL 204, 207 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
			AR46.40-P-0200CW
5	Unscrew lock nut (10f)
6	Open left and right paneling (1) at the separation point (arrow)	MODEL 172 with ENGINE 276
7	Detach inner clamp (11a) and outer clamp (11b) from boot (11)		AR46.40-P-7200-01EW
		Ensure that the attachment position for the inner clamp (11a) and outer clamp (11b) is correct.
8	Pull off bellows (11)		AR46.40-P-0400-02CW
		Slide the boot (11) onto the rack-and-pinion steering (23) and position.
	Check
9	Inspect steering rack and axial joint of inner track rod (12) for signs of corrosion and play	If the axial joint is worn, replace inner tie rod (12): ↓ Replace inner tie rod with axial joint (12)
		MODEL 172 MODEL 204, 207 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) The rack-and-pinion steering (23) must be completely replaced if damaged: ↓ Replace rack-and-pinion steering (23)	AR46.40-P-0201CW
		MODEL 172 with ENGINE 152, 271, 276, 651	AR46.20-P-0600V
		MODEL 204.0/2/3 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 207 (except 207.388) without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.20-P-0600CW
		MODEL 204.9 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.20-P-0600EW
10	Install in the reverse order
11	Perform wheel alignment check	MODEL 204 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR40.20-P-0200CW
		MODEL 172 MODEL 207 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR40.20-P-0200EW