Remove/install rack-and-pinion steering

AR46.20-P-0600EL

22.08.2018

Model	204, 207, 212
	with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Model	218

Modification notes

20.07.2015

Basic data corrected

Operation step 8

P46.20-2417-08

1	Bolts (model 207, 212 except code M005 (4MATIC), model 218)		3	Electrical power steering		A91	Electric power steering electromechanical controller unit
2	Mounting plate (model 207, 212 except code M005 (4MATIC), model 218)		4	Bolts (model 207, 212 except code M005 (4MATIC), model 218)

5	Bolts (model 204, model 207, 212 with code M005 (4MATIC))
6	Bolt (model 204, model 207, 212 with code M005 (4MATIC))

P46.20-2428-03

7	Mounting clip
8	Electrical wiring harness

P46.20-2443-11

Topical note	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
Topical note	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 stop/start button
2	Deactivate easy entry/exit feature	Model 204, 207, 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) with code 275 (Memory package) Model 218 with code 275 (Memory package)
3	Turn steering wheel into center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position) and fix in position with retaining device	 The steering wheel must not be turned when detaching steering coupling. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
		 Retainer device	*129589012100
4	Remove front wheels
		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 with engine 156, 271, 272, 274, 276 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 204.3 with engine 156, 271, 274, 276 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 204.9 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 207 with engine 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 218 with engine 157, 274, 276, 278
		Model 204.0/2 with engine 156, 271, 272, 274, 276 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 204.3 with engine 156, 271, 274, 276 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 207 with engine 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 218 with engine 157, 274, 276, 278	AR61.20-P-1105EW
		Model 204.9 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR61.20-P-1105CY
5.2	Remove center and rear bottom sections of soundproofing	Model 204.0/2 with engine 642, 646, 651 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 204.3 with engine 651 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 207, 212 with engine 642, 651 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 218 with engine 642, 651
			AR94.30-P-5300EW
6	Remove tie rods from steering knuckles		AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
		 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		 Press	*163589034300
		 Thrust piece	*171589003400
		 Model 204, 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) für Spurstangengelenk ohne EdelstahllaufringModel 218für Spurstangengelenk ohne Edelstahllaufring Puller	*221589003300
		 Model 204, 207, 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)für Spurstangengelenk mit Edelstahllaufring Puller	*221589053300
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 mounting plate (2)	Model 207 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) except code M005 (4MATIC) Model 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) except code M005 (4MATIC) Model 218
		 Bolt, mounting plate/steering plate to front axle carrier	*BA33.10-P-1003-01M
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 207 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) except code M005 (4MATIC) Model 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) except code M005 (4MATIC) Model 218
		 Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1011-01N
12.2	Unscrew bolts (5) and then bolts (6), and remove electric power steering (3) downwards	Model 204 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) Model 207 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 212 with code 211 (Direct-Steer system) with code M005 (4MATIC)
		 Bolt, electric rack-and-pinion steering to front axle carrier	*BA46.20-P-1011-01N
13	Enter new steering gear number of electric power steering (3) in online vehicle data card using Vehicle Documentation system (VeDoc)	When replacing the electric power steering (3).
		 Redocumentation is compulsory!
14	Install in the reverse order
15	Check and adjust front axle toe	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-1003-01M	Bolt, mounting plate/steering plate to front axle carrier	M10	Nm	55	55
		M12	Nm	110	110

 Front axle carrier

Number	Designation			Model 218
BA33.10-P-1003-01M	Bolt, mounting plate/steering plate to front axle carrier	M10	Nm	55
		M12	Nm	-

 Steering gear

Number	Designation				Model 204 (except 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99) with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)	Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99
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 207.367/388) with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)	Model 207.367/388
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 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/267/28/291/293/294/297/299) with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)	Model 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/267/28/291/293/294/297/299
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 218.367/368/391/393/394/967/968/991/993/994)	Model 218.367/368/391/393/394/967/968/991/993/994
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