CLK 55 AMG (208.374) V8-5.5L (113.984) (2001)
Idler Arm: Service and Repair
Remove/install Steering Idler Arm, Replacing Bearing Bush
CAUTION: Installation: Replace self-locking nuts
1
Remove drag link (11) on steering idler arm (26)
2
Remove heat shield (26g)
3
Unscrew nut (26b) Pull out bolt (26a) and remove steering idler arm (26) with bearing bush(26k)
4
Loosen clamping screw (26e)
5
Remove bearing bush (26k)
NOTE: Installation: The slight offset of the steering idler arm must point towards the collar of the bearing bush/bearing bush.
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The steering idler arm is adjusted in a defined position "a" =19.1 mm on the bearing bush (26k)
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"a" = 19.1 mm
NOTE: The adjusted position may be changed by a maximum of 5 mm by correcting the ball point position If the specified ball point position is
not reached within this adjustment range the bearing tube/body is deformed
6
Install in the reverse order