REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463, 1999 issue)

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Mercedes-Benz
	G-class
		Introduction
		Controls and operation receptions
		Current care and maintenance
		Engine
		System of cooling, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
		The power supply system and exhaust
		Systems of an electric motor
		Automatic Transmission
		Transmission Line
		Brakes and auxiliary systems
		Suspension and steering
			Specifications
			Front suspension
			Rear suspension
			Steering
				general information
				Check the steering pump pressure
				Check and adjustment of the hydraulic stop
				Adjusting the steering shaft
				Assessment of components of the steering gear
				Removing and installing steering wheel
				Removal and installation of the contact cable drum steering wheel
				Removing and installing steering angle sensor wheel
				Removal and installation of the mechanism of the electronic steering column lock
				Removing and installing steering column with electric adjustment
				Removing and installing the steering pump
				Removing and installing power steering fluid cooling line
				Removal and installation of the steering mechanism
				The design of the steering mechanism
			The suspension geometry
		Body
		Onboard electric
		Wiring

Assessment of components of the steering gear

Cardan (arrow) of the steering shaft can have significant axial and radial backlash

Visually inspect all steering tips

1 - Tie Rod End
2 - Swivel arm / fry

The amount of free running (a) of the steering wheel should not go beyond the permitted range

Assess the anthers of rubber (3) of the hinge assemblies steering gear

Assessment of the ball stud tie rod

4 - ball pin
5 - Adaptations to push anther

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Poddomkratte car and establish it on props.
Having hooked a screw-driver, manually make sure that there is no axial backlash steering shaft (arrow). Ask the assistant rotating the steering wheel from side to side, check for the presence of joint radial play, which also should not take place.
Assess the tips of steering drafts (1) in the pivot arm / steering pitman arm (2).
Evaluate the amount of movement (a) of the steering wheel.
Carefully wiping rate the condition of rubber anther (3) articulations of components of a steering drive. In case of cracks, traces of leaks and other defects, the corresponding joints have to be replaced in the assembly - simply replacing the boot is permitted only with absolute certainty that the inside of the hinge could be dirty.
Assessment of the ball pins (4) steering tips can be made by squeezing the anthers with a special tool (5).