S 600 Sedan (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1996)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Upper
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
REMOVAL
1. Unscrew locking nut (92d) and remove lock plate (92e)
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Note installed position of all components for later assembly
2. Remove disk spring (70e) and thrust ring (70d)
3. Push steering shaft (709) out slightly, detach thrust ring (70b) and locking ring (70c)
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Two locking rings are installed on vehicles with contact spiral
4. Press ball bearing out of the jacket tube using the steering shaft and replace
INSTALLATION
1. Using a suitable tube, press ball bearing (70a) into the inner jacket tube (81) up to the stop
2. Insert steering shaft (709)
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Comply with installed position
3. Press in second ball bearing (70a)
4. Slide thrust ring (70b) and locking ring (70c) together onto the steering shaft (709). Ensure that the locking ring (70c) locks into position correctly
in the groove of the steering shaft
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Two locking rings are installed on vehicles with contact spiral