Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering - AR46.20-P-0600EL
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MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
MODEL 218
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | ||
| Evaluating steering gear when repairing accident vehicles | AH46.20-P-9409-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from electronic ignition lock control unit | KEYLESS-GO start-stop button only with code (889) Keyless-Go | |
| 2 | Deactivate easy entry/exit feature | Vehicles with code (275) Memory package for electrically adjustable front seats | |
| 3 | Turn steering wheel into center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position) and fix in position with retaining device | Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed. |
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| Figure | |||
| 4 | Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies | ||
| MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 |
AP40.10-P-4050EW | ||
| MODEL 204, 207 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) |
AP40.10-P-4050CW | ||
| 5.1 | Remove center and rear section of lower engine compartment paneling | MODEL 204.0/2/3., 207, 212, 218 with gasoline engine | |
| AR61.20-P-1105EW | |||
| 5.2 | Remove center and rear bottom sections of soundproofing | MODEL 204.0/2/3, 207, 212, 218 with diesel engine | |
| AR94.30-P-5300EW | |||
| 5.3 | Remove center and rear section of lower engine compartment paneling | MODEL 204.9 | |
| AR61.20-P-1105CY | |||
| 6 | Remove tie rods from steering knuckles | AR46.40-P-0200-02CW | |
| *BA46.40-P-1001-01N | |||
| Fig 8 | |||
| Fig 6 | |||
| Fig 5 | |||
| Fig 4 | |||
| 7 | Detach steering coupling from electric power steering (3) | MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 |
AR46.10-P-8000EW |
| MODEL 204, 207 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) |
AR46.10-P-8000CW | ||
| 8 | Unscrew bolts (1) and remove cover panel (2) | MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) except 4MATIC |
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| *BA33.10-P-1005-01M | |||
| 9 | Disconnect electrical connectors on electric power steering electromechanical control unit (A91) | ||
| 10 | Detach retaining clip (7) and place electrical wiring harness (8) to one side | If installed | |
| 11 | Support electric power steering (3) and secure to prevent it from falling down | ||
| 12.1 | Remove bolts (4) and detach electric power steering (3) from front axle carrier | MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) except 4MATIC |
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| *BA46.20-P-1011-01N | |||
| 12.2 | Remove bolts (5, 6), and remove steering with plate downwards | MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) with 4MATIC |
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| *BA46.20-P-1011-01N | |||
| 13 | Enter new steering number for rack-and-pinion steering (1) through Vehicle Documentation (VeDoc) into vehicle data card online | When replacing rack-and-pinion steering (1) |
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| 14 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 15 | Check front axle toe and adjust if necessary | MODEL 204 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) |
AR40.20-P-0200CW |
| MODEL 207, 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 |
AR40.20-P-0200EW |
FRONT AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | MODEL 207 | MODEL 212 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.10-P-1005-01M | Bolt, cover panel to front axle carrier | Nm | 55 | 55 |
FRONT AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | MODEL 218 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.10-P-1005-01M | Bolt, cover panel to front axle carrier | Nm | 55 |
STEERING GEAR
| Number | Designation | MODEL 204 except 4MATIC, except 204.9 | MODEL 204 with 4MATIC, with MODEL 204.9 | |||
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| BA46.20-P-1011-01N | Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier | M8 | Stage 1 | Nm | 20 | 20 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | |||
| M12 | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 | 80 | ||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | |||
STEERING GEAR
| Number | Designation | MODEL 207 except 4MATIC | MODEL 207 with 4MATIC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.20-P-1011-01N | Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier | M8 | Stage 1 | Nm | 20 | - |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | - | |||
| M12 | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 | 80 | ||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | |||
STEERING GEAR
| Number | Designation | MODEL 212 except 4MATIC | MODEL 212 with 4MATIC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.20-P-1011-01N | Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier | M8 | Stage 1 | Nm | 20 | - |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | - | |||
| M12 | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 | 80 | ||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | |||
STEERING GEAR
| Number | Designation | MODEL 218 except 4MATIC | MODEL 218 with 4MATIC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.20-P-1011-01N | Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier | M8 | Stage 1 | Nm | 20 | - |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | - | |||
| M12 | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 | 80 | ||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | |||
TIE ROD
| Number | Designation | MODEL 204 | MODEL 207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.40-P-1001-01N | Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 60 | 60 | ||
TIE ROD
| Number | Designation | MODEL 212 | MODEL 218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.40-P-1001-01N | Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | ||