SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.983) (1997)
Steering Gear: Removal and Replacement
Removing And Installing Steering Gear
NOTE: Assessment of steering gear when repairing vehicles which have been involved in an accident
CAUTION: On vehicles with adjustable steering column move this out to full extent
1
Draw off fluid from the power steering pump
2
Detach aerodynamic molding
3
Remove lower engine compartment lining
4
Detach tie rod (10) from pitman arm
5
Detach drag link (11) from pitman arm
6
Remove exhaust connecting pipe
7
Remove front exhaust pipe on the left
8
Remove exhaust heat shield (23k)
9
Detach exhaust heat shields in the steering area
10
Detach front left cross brace
11
Unscrew return flow line (30f) and high-pressure stretch hose (30i)
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Seal line connections with plugs
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Model 208 with engines 112, 113: Apply the box wrench insert from the front with extension to high-pressure stretch hose (30i)
12
Remove ignition key and allow steering wheel lock to engage or remove electronic ignition key
NOTE: Model 129 as of 02/93 model 202 (vehicles with horn/airbag clock spring contact (A45)) Keep key separate
CAUTION: On vehicles with horn/airbag clock spring contact (A45) the steering wheel must not be turned when the steering gear is
removed otherwise the clock spring contact will be damaged beyond repair
13
Detach steering shaft (80a) from steering coupling (25)
14
Detach ground strap from longitudinal frame member
15
Unscrew lower hexagon bolts on the left and right of the engine mounts
16
Raise engine approx 40 mm and push to the right
17
Unscrew stretch bolts (23a), carefully move steering gear (23) out of the steering shaft (80a) and remove
CAUTION: Do not use force, otherwise the lower steering shaft will be damaged on vehicles with a rigid steering column
18
Turn steering gear to center position
19
Install steering gear, moving the steering coupling (25) into the steering shaft (80a) at the same time
CAUTION: Do not use force, otherwise the lower steering shaft (collapsible tubing) will be damaged Ensure that the connection is
assembled correctly