Check condition of steering and tie rods

AP46.00-P-4651C

Check condition of steering and tie rods

14.03.2018

Model

217, 222

Shown on model 222.186 with code M005 (4MATIC)

1

Tie rod joint boot

2

Tie rod joint

3

Tie rod end

4

Tie rod

5

Bellows

6

Clamps

Shown on model 222.186 with code M005 (4MATIC)

7

Rack-and-pinion steering

8

Electric power steering actuator motor

 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.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

 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.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Preparatory activity

1

Release steering lock

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Remove

2

Remove lower engine compartment paneling

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AR61.20-P-1105LF

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Check

3

Check tie rod joint boots (1) on tie rod ends (3) for condition, leak tightness and correct seating

If a problem arises

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

4

Check tie rod ball joints (2) for play by firmly pulling and pushing the tie rod ends (3)

If a problem arises

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

5

Check tie rod ends (3) and tie rods (4) for firm connection by pulling and pushing each one

If a problem arises

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

6

Check each of the inner tie rod ball joints for play by firmly pulling and pushing them on the tie rods (4) in the direction of the rack-and-pinion steering (7)

If a problem arises

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

7

Stretch boots (5) by turning steering all way to the right and left, and check for cracks, intrusions and chafe marks

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AR46.40-P-0400LF

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Do not check the boots (5) by pressing in or around the raised bead.
Otherwise, the material may be damaged, leading to leakage with consequential damage.

If a problem arises

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

8

Check clamps (6) are firmly and correctly seated

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Clamps (6) may not be damaged, loose or incorrectly seated.
Otherwise this may lead to leakage with consequential damage.

If a problem arises

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Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

9

Check rack-and-pinion steering (7)

If a problem arises

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Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.

10

Check actuator motor for electric power steering (8)

If a problem arises

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Subject to separate repair order, replace steering for safety reasons.

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Install

11

Install lower engine compartment paneling

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AR61.20-P-1105LF