Remove/install steering coupling - AR46.10-P-8000V

MODEL 171, 172 

Shown on model 171 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Coupling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 171

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	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Detach lower steering shaft (80a) from steering coupling (25)	Model 171 with engine 271 Model 172 with engine 271, 274	AR46.10-P-0621V
		Model 171 with engine 113, 272 Model 172 with engine 152, 276, 651	AR46.10-P-0621VA
2	Unscrew nut (25c) and pull bolt (25b) out of the steering coupling (25)	Replace self-locking nut (25c).
		Safety screw and steering coupling locknut to rack-and-pinion steering	*BA46.10-P-1002-01E
3	Carefully pull steering coupling (25) off the rack-and-pinion steering (23)		AR46.20-P-0600-01V
		Do not use force (hammer blows, excessive leverage). Otherwise, the lower steering coupling (25) may be damaged as it is sensitive to force applied from the side. Turn rack-and-pinion steering (23) to center position and mount steering coupling (25).
4	Install in the reverse order

STEERING SHAFT

Number	Designation		Model 171	Model 172
BA46.10-P-1002-01E	Safety screw and steering coupling locknut to rack-and-pinion steering	Nm	24	24