Remove/Install Steering Column Tube - AR46.10-P-0400SR

MODEL 453 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 453 except CODE J37 (Vertically adjustable steering column) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 453 except CODE J37 (Vertically adjustable steering column) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift
2	Remove front underfloor paneling
3	Turn front wheels to right until nut (2) is accessible
4	Unscrew nut (2) and remove associated threaded pin	Nut, steering column linkage to steering gear	*BA46.10-P-1003-05B
5	Place front wheels in straight-ahead position
6	Fold ball joint (4) on steering gear (3) upwards
7	Detach seal (5) of steering column tube (1) from firewall (6) and press inwards	: Ensure that seal (5) is seated correctly on firewall (6). Otherwise, water can penetrate into the vehicle interior.
8	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift
9	Remove steering column tube module		AR54.25-P-2802SR
10	Disconnect electrical connectors (7)
11	Unclip retaining clips (8) on steering column tube (1)
12	Move electrical wiring harnesses (9) out of working area
13	Unscrew nuts (10)	: Tighten the nuts (10) in a crosswise sequence. Nut, jacket tube to cross member	*BA46.10-P-1002-05B
14	Remove steering column tube (1)	Pay attention to surrounding trim parts when removing steering column tube (1). They can be damaged otherwise.
15	Install in the reverse order