C 240 Wagon (203.261) V6-2.6L (112.912) (2003)
WARNING:
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During the following operations pay attention to the utmost cleanliness at the workplace and while carrying out the repair
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Only the specified tool may be used
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Before starting the repair remove the loose contamination from the steering gear without using any cleaning agent
3
Remove clamps (1) from the two bellows (2)
NOTE: Installation: Replace clamps (1).
4
Press the outer clamps together and shift bellows (2) towards the tie rod end
5
Detach inner tie rod with axial joint (3)
CAUTION: Do not use force (hammer blows, severe leverage) otherwise the inner tie rod with axial joint (3) will be damaged.
NOTE:
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Detach the left and right side.
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Secure rack to prevent it from turning, counterhold using a 22 mm open wrench.
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Remove screws (4).
CAUTION: Observe tightening torque otherwise the steering housing (14) will be damaged.
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Unscrew bolt (5).
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Remove oil lines (6)
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Loosen the adjusting screw (7) approx. 2 revolutions
NOTE: Mark the position before loosening the adjusting screw (7)
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Mount the stop plate (8) on the left and right of the rack
11
Remove covering cap (9)
12
Unscrew bolts (10).
13
Screw in stud (11)
CAUTION: Removal: The stud (11) must be screwed in for removing the control head (12) in order not to damage the radial shaft seal
(13) and tooth flanks.
NOTE: The stud (11) can be shop-made (M8x 50mm).
14
Rotate the Input shaft counterclockwise
NOTE: Until the control head (12) detaches from the steering housing (14).
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Remove control head (12)
NOTE: Installation: Install new O-ring.
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Remove spring washer (15)
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Unscrew stud (11)
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Remove from the rack-and-pinion steering any oil which has run in from the control head
NOTE: Turn rack-and-pinion steering with (opening facing downwards and allow oil to drain out. In order to preclude contaminants, do not use
any cleaning agents, any shop towels or cleaning cloths.
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Remove rotary shaft seal (13)
CAUTION: Do not position puller on threads or too far Inward to prevent damage to threads and/or O-ring seat.
20 Grease outer surface of radial shaft seal (13)
NOTE: Apply grease with fingers, do not use other aid
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Hammer in radial shaft seal (13)
CAUTION: Pay attention to correct seating of the drift and guide sleeve, otherwise the radial shaft seal (13) will be damaged.