Electrical Steering Rack Electrical Steering Gear Steering Box For Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211; 2002–2009

Product Attribute:

Size:8inch

Guide-Drive:Left Hand Drive

Material :Scrap Steel

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Electrical Steering Rack Electrical Steering Gear Steering Box For Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211
2002–2009

Production Description:

Electrical Steering Rack Electrical Steering Gear Steering Box For Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211; 20022009

3.0 - Disconnect Tie Rod Ends

Tools Needed: 19mm wrench, gear puller, (or "pickle fork" )
Estimated Time Required: 20 minutes

1. On each side, use the 19mm wrench to loosen the locking nut on the tie-rod end ball joint. Turn off the nut until it is just slightly above the end of the stud.
2. Use a small gear puller to disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.

    

   TIP
   You may be able to get the tie rod ends to pop out by banging on the end of the steering knuckle, eliminating the need for a gear puller or pickle fork tool. This tip is provided courtesy of John Smaardyk.

    

   NOTE
   A pickle fork can be used however this almost always damages the ball joint rubber boot and should be avoided if the tie-rod end is to be reused.

    

   NOTE
   If your vehicle uses self locking nuts to secure the tie rod ends, (they have a rounded top and no washer of any kind or cotter pin is employed) I have been told that these must be replaced. The theory is they stretch after one use and are not reliable for reuse. I had zero success finding these locking nuts at any automotive store and substituted standard nuts with locking washers.

4.0 - Disconnect the Steering Column Lower Universal Joint Clamp from the Steering Gear

Tools Needed: 13mm wrench, 13mm socket, 12 inch long 3/8 drive extension, short pry bar. 
Estimated Time Required: 15 minutes

1. Turn the steering wheel until the universal clamp bolt head is in line with your access from under the car.
2. Reach in behind the steering column to put a 13mm wrench on the nut and use the 13mm socket and extension to remove the clamp bolt. The clamp bolt must be completely removed before the universal can be removed from the steering gear.

    

   NOTE
   Some light pressure from a small pry bar ( or large screwdriver) should be sufficient to loosen the clamp from the shaft. The universal and clamp will not come all the way off until the steering gear unit is lowered.