AR46.20-P-3015P | Check and adjust center steering position on steering gear | 22.11.11 |
MODEL 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 209, 211, 230, 245
rack-and-pinion steering removed
MODEL 207, 212
rack-and-pinion steering removed,
with hydraulic power steering
P46.20-2267-11
Shown on model 203 left-hand drive vehicle
4 Protective cap
5 Marking
6 Marking
P46.20-2199-11
14 Steering gear housing
16 Stop ring
| Checking | ||
1 | Mount the inner tie rod with axial joint | Only screw in finger-tight on the left and right side. | |
2 | Turn steering gear on input shaft once to left and once to right up to the end stop | ||
3 | Adjust the steering gear to the marking (5) and marking (6) | Marking (5) must line up exactly with marking (6). Otherwise the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) may malfunction. | |
4 | Detach inner tie rod with axial joint on both sides | ||
5 | Use a depth gauge to compare the distances from the end of the gear rack to the stop ring (16) in the steer jacket (14) on both sides | Model 169, 171, 172, 203, 204, 209, 211, 230, 245, 212 with hydraulic steering, 207 with hydraulic steering. | |
If the distances are not the same, the protective cap (4) must be mounted again. Otherwise the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) may malfunction. | |||
Remove/install protective cap for input shaft on steering gear |