SLK 32 AMG (170.466) V6-3.2L SC (112.960) (2003)
Steering Gear Seal: Service and Repair
AR46.20-P-0200A Replacing Sealing Ring In Lower Steering Gear Cover
1
Measure and note dimension "a" between pitman arm (24) and steering gear (23) using caliper gauge
2
Detach locking ring (23p)
3
Detach pitman arm (24) at the pitman arm shaft
4
Detach locking ring (23o)
5
Press sealing ring (23n) out of the steering housing using a screwdriver
CAUTION: Do not damage pitman arm shaft
6
Press in new sealing ring (23n) up to the stop in the steering gear using an impact drift (091)
CAUTION: Do not damage sealing lip of radial shaft sealing ring when sliding on over the splines
7
Fit locking ring (23o)
8
Clean oil and grease off splined section of the pitman arm shaft and pitman arm
9
Push on pitman arm (24) for the dimension "a" (item 1) and attach
10
Fit locking ring (23p)
11
Check, correct power steering fluid level
12
Check steering gear for leaks