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Remove/Install Steering Coupling - AR46.10-P-8000LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14 

Model 253 

Model 293 

MODIFICATION NOTES

15.11.2019 Document completely revised.    
Fig 1: Steering Coupling Components Location - Model 222 As Of 4/30/14 (Shown On Model 205.0)
G15370297Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on Model 205.0 except CODE 700 (China local content technology) 

DANGER Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC) Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines. AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
WARNING Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  General information on vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system as well as personal protective equipment   AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Deactivate easy entry and exit feature for steering wheel. Model 205, 253, 293
with code 275 (Driver's seat, electrically adjustable with memory function)
Model 213
with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))
Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14
 
2 Turn rack-and-pinion steering (5) into center position (front wheels in straight-ahead position) and fix steering wheel in place using holding device. NOTES Do not twist steering wheel when steering coupling (1) is removed.
The clock spring contact will be destroyed otherwise.
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer device
Fig 3
3 Perform power disconnect of high-voltage on-board electrical system. Model 293.### 1# AR47.70-P-1000EQ
    Model 222.004/057/104/157/163/173 1# as of 4/30/14 AR54.10-P-1150LF
    Model 253.311/353/354/911/953/954 1# AR54.10-P-1150LVH
    Model 213.016/050/053/054/216 1# AR54.10-P-1150LHV
    Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 1#
IMPORTANT Only perform on left-hand drive vehicles.
AR54.10-P-1150LW
4.1 Remove center and rear section of engine compartment lining. Model 205, 213, 253
Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14
 
    Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14 AR61.20-P-1105LF
    Model 205, 253 AR61.20-P-1105LW
    Model 213 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
4.2 Remove front and rear section of lower engine compartment lining. Model 293 AR61.20-P-1105EQ
5.1 Disconnect steering coupling (1) on lock (2) from steering shaft (3). Model 205.0/2/3/4, 213, 253
except code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14
Model 293
 
    Disconnect/connect steering coupling (1). AR46.10-P-8000-01LW 
    Turn rack-and-pinion steering (5) to center position. Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14 AR46.20-P-0600-01RK 
    Turn rack-and-pinion steering (5) to center position. Model 205.0/2/3/4, 213, 253
except code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
Model 293
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Turn rack-and-pinion steering (5) to center position and connect steering coupling (1).
AR46.20-P-0600-01LW
    SPECIAL TOOL Engine mount wrench set Fig 2
5.2 Disconnect steering coupling (1) at universal joint from steering shaft (3). Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
 
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
    Disconnect/connect steering coupling (1).
Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA
    Turn rack-and-pinion steering (5) to center position.
Models 205, 213, 238, 253, 293.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Turn rack-and-pinion steering (5) to center position and connect steering coupling (1).
AR46.20-P-0600-01LW
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft *BA46.10-P-1003-01N 
6 Remove screw (4) from steering coupling (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 217, 222 as of 4/30/14 Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering *BA46.10-P-1002-01M 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 205, 213, 253, 293 Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering *BA46.10-P-1002-01N 
7 Remove steering coupling (1) from rack-and-pinion steering (5). IMPORTANT Pay attention to installation position.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The guide on the dust cap (6 must be seated without tension in the groove of the steering coupling (1) (arrow).
 
8 Install in the reverse order.    
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 217 Model 222
BA46.10-P-1002-01M Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 24 24
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.10-P-1002-01N Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 24 24
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA46.10-P-1002-01N Bolt, steering coupling to rack-and-pinion steering Nm 24 24
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA46.10-P-1003-01N Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft Stage 1 Nm 25 25
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STEERING SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253
BA46.10-P-1003-01N Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft Stage 1 Nm 25
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)
G12929968Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)
G12078799Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA