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Remove/install bellows - AR46.40-P-9998NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Fig 1: Bellows Remove/Install Components
G10251155Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove rack-and-pinion steering (3)   AR46.20-P-0600NKB 
2 Remove outer tie rod   AR46.40-P-0200NKB 
3 Remove clamps (2, 5) from boot (1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace clamps (2, 5).  
4 Detach boot (1) from rack-and-pinion steering (3) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check boot (1) for damage, replace if necessary.  
5 Check toothed rack (4) IMPORTANT If corrosion or damage to the toothed rack (4) is determined, the rack-and-pinion steering (3) has to be replaced.  
6 Install in the reverse order