Remove/install protective cap for input shaft on steering gear - AR46.20-P-0004P

MODEL 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 209, 211, 230, 245 

MODEL 207, 212 with hydraulic power steering 

Shown on model 203, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 1: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 203, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 203, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle (2 Of 2)

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Model 169 up to 30.3.05, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 3: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 169 Up To 30.3.05

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Models 169, 245, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 4: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Models 169, 245

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Model 169 as of 31.3.05, model 245, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 5: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 169 As Of 31.3.05, Model 245

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Shown on model 203, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 6: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 203, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle

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Shown on model 203, Right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 7: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 203, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle

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Shown on model 211, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 8: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 211, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle

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Shown on model 211, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 9: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 211, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle

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Models 207, 212 with hydraulic P/S, 230, shown on model 230, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 10: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 230, Left-Hand Drive Vehicle

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Shown on model 230, right-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 11: Protective Cap For Input Shaft On Steering Gear Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 230, Right-Hand Drive Vehicle

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	Removing
1	Mount rack-and-pinion steering on the steering gear housing support	Make sure that the workplace is clean when carrying out the work described below and while performing repairs. Only the specified tools may be used. Before starting the repair work, remove any loose dirt from the steering gear without using cleaning agents.
		Steering gear housing support	Figure
2	Detach clamps (1) of both boots (2)
3	Slide boot (2) toward tie rod end	To do so, squeeze the clamps on the inner tie rods with axial joints (3) together.
4	Remove inner track rod with axial joint (3)	Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage). Otherwise the inner tie rod with axial joint (3) may be damaged. Dismantle at left and right sides. Models 171, 172, 203, 204 (except 204.9), 207, 209, 211, 230
		Open-end wrench Models 204.9, 212	Figure
		Plug in open-end wrench Models 169, 245	Fig 15
		Open-end wrench bit	Fig 14
5	Move steering rack to center position	Use depth gauge to determine when the assembly is centered. Balance out the gaps from the end of the steering rack to the stop ring (16) in the steer jacket (14) on both sides of the steering rack.
6	Detach protective cap (4)
	Install
7	Grease gap between input shaft and control head (arrow)	Except model 169, 245 Apply grease using fingers. Do not use any other aid.
		Renolit JP1619 special grease	*BR00.45-Z-1067-06A
8	Fit protective cap (4)	Marking (5) must line up exactly with marking (6). Otherwise the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) may malfunction. Models 169, 245 There are various versions of the protective cap (4). The version fitted must always be reinstalled.
	Modified rack-and-pinion steering	Model 169 as of 31.3.05	BT46.20-P-0600-01AK
	Checking
9	Check center steering position on steering gear		AR46.20-P-3015P
10	Attach inner tie rod with axial joint (3)	Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage). Otherwise the inner tie rod with axial joint (3) may be damaged. Mount on left and right sides. Models 171, 172, 203, 209, 211, 230
		Inner track rod with axial joint to rack-and-pinion steering Models 169, 245	*BA46.40-P-1003-01E
		Inner tie rod to rack-and-pinion steering Models 204, 207, 212	*BA46.40-P-1003-01J
		Inner tie rod to rack-and-pinion steering Models 171, 172, 203, 204 (except 204.9), 207, 209, 211, 230	*BA46.40-P-1003-01N
		Open-end wrench Models 204.9, 212	Figure
		Plug in open-end wrench Models 169, 245	Fig 15
		Open-end wrench bit	Fig 14
11	Mount bellows (2)
12	Mount clamps (1) of both bellows (2)	Replace clamps (1). Models 169, 171, 203, 209, 211, 230, 245
		Models 172, 204, 207, 212 Make sure that the clamps (1) are attached at the correct position.	AR46.40-P-7200-01EW
13	Detach rack-and-pinion steering from steering gear housing support

Fig 12: Identifying Steering Gear Housing Support (221 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 13: Identifying Open End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)

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Fig 14: Identifying Open-End Wrench Bit (169 589 00 01 00)

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Fig 15: Identifying Plug In Open-End Wrench (221 589 02 09 00)

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