@Technical Service Bulletin # LI58-40_P-049122 Date: 100305

@Technical Service Bulletin # LI46-20_P-0498522 Date: 130424

Steering - Honk Or Squeak When Steering In Both Directions

Honking/squeaking noise from the area of the steering system when steering

Topic number L146.20-P-049852

Version 2

Design group 46.20 Steering gear

Date 04-24-2013

Validity MODEL 204 except 4MATIC, except 204.9 (GLK) and

without code (211) Direct steering

MODEL 207 without code (211) Direct steering

MODEL 212 except 4MATIC and without code (211)

Direct steering

Reason for change - Note on correct installation position

of radial shaft sealing ring and attachment 001

(illustration) added

- Model designations updated

- Validity revised

Complaint:

Honking or squeaking noise when steering in both directions, mainly occurs when warm.

Cause:

Wear on the bottom radial shaft sealing ring of the control head due to insufficient lubrication can result in honking/squeaking noises.

Remedy:

Replace bottom radial shaft sealing ring of control head.

Please note:

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When installing the radial shaft sealing ring (13, see attachment 001), always make sure that it is correctly positioned! The spring (17, see

attachment 001) must be visible. Also, the disk spring (15, see attachment 001) must be installed as shown.

1. Remove steering

2. Replace bottom radial shaft sealing ring of control head

Important note on steering systems in MODEL 204:

Due to a technical modification to the sealing concept, both internal oil lines must be replaced when performing this repair on steering systems up to

a certain steering number. The steering numbers are listed in the parts table under the parts "Steering gear repair kit".

On steering systems after this steering number, only use the sealing washers and sealing rings from the radial shaft sealing ring repair kit. It is not

necessary to replace the lines.

3. Adjust play between thrust piece and steering rack

4. Install steering

5. Check function of steering

* Sufficient for 5 cars, Submit as Local Purchase - SPG00196, Qty 1, handling is included

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