Shown on model 205 without code M005 (4MATIC) |
1 | Tie rod joint boot |
2 | Tie rod joint |
3 | Tie rod end |
4 | Tie rod |
5 | Bellows |
6 | Clamps |
7 | Rack-and-pinion steering |
8 | Electric power steering actuator motor |
P46.00-2186-06
P46.00-2207-09
Shown on model 213 without code M005 (4MATIC) |
1 | Tie rod joint boot | 4 | Tie rod | |
2 | Tie rod joint | 5 | Bellows | |
3 | Tie rod end | 6 | Clamps |
Warning | Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. | No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. | |
Danger | Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | |
Preparatory activity | |||
1 | Unlock steering lock. | ||
| Remove | ||
2 | Remove lower engine compartment paneling. | ||
| Model 205, 253 | ||
| Model 213, 238 | ||
| Model 257 | ||
| Model 290 | ||
| Check | ||
3 | Check tie rod joint boots (1) on tie rod ends (3) for condition, leaktightness and correct seating. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
4 | Check tie rod joints (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends (3). | If problems occur, | |
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rectify problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
5 | Check tie rod ends (3) and tie rods (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing each one. | If problems occur, | |
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rectify problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
6 | Check each inner tie rod joint for play by firmly pulling and pushing on tie rods (4) in direction of rack-and-pinion steering (7). | If problems occur, | |
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rectify problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
7 | Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all the way to right and left, and check for cracks, indentations and chafe marks. | | |
If problems occur, | |||
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rectify problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
8 | Check clamps (6) are firmly and correctly seated. | | |
If problems occur, | |||
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rectify problems. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
9 | Check rack-and-pinion steering (7). | If problems occur, | |
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Replace steering for safety reasons. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
10 | Check electric power steering actuator motor (8). | If problems occur, | |
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Replace steering for safety reasons. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
| Install | ||
11 | Install lower engine compartment paneling. | ||
| Model 205, 253 | ||
| Model 213, 238 | ||
| Model 257 | ||
| Model 290 |