Remove/install elastomer bearing for mount of rack-and-pinion steering

AR46.20-P-0600-04MFA

Remove/install elastomer bearing for mount of rack-and-pinion steering

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

Model

118, 177, 247

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1010-06A

Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l

A 000 989 03 67

1

Press out the rear elastomer bearings (1) using suitable means.

2

Carefully pry out upper and lower part of front elastomer bearing (2) using suitable means.

3

Coat elastomer bearings (1, 2) with lubricant.

4

Press in the rear elastomer bearings (1) using suitable means.

 The elastomer bearings (1) must be aligned as shown in the figure.

5

Insert both parts of the front elastomer bearing (2) s far as possible into the bearing seat.

 Commercially available tools
Rubber hammer

 The elastomer bearing (2) must be aligned as shown in the figure.

6

Install the parts of the front elastomer bearing (2) using suitable means.

 Install the steering gear only after the lubricant has volatilized.
Otherwise, the bearings may turn when being installed which leads to damage or functional impairment.

 As a pull-in aid you can use, e.g. a correspondingly long bolt with matching wing nut.

 The elastomer bearing (2) must be aligned as shown in the figure.