SLK 230 (170.447) L4-2.3L SC (111.973) (2000)
Steering Shaft Coupler: Service and Repair
Detaching And Attaching Lower Steering Shaft
Steering Shaft
Detaching
Component Identification, Part 1
1
Unscrew hexagon socket bolt (80c).
2
Disconnect lower steering shaft.
Attaching
Component Identification, Part 2
2
Push on lower steering shaft (80a) up to the retaining ring at the upper steering shaft.
NOTE: The hexagon socket bolt (80c, arrow) and the lug on the thrust ring (right arrow) must be in the same position.
The disk spring must be fully preloaded; if necessary this should be fully preloaded by pressing against the steering shaft.
3
Screw in and tighten hexagon socket bolt.