LI46.15-P-071669

Cracking/Creaking Noises Coming From The
Area Of The Mechanical Steering Column
Topic number
LI46.15-P-071669
Version
1
Function group
46.15 Steering column adjustment
Date
08-31-2020
Validity
Model 205 with mechanical steering column adjustment
(without code 275)
Model 213 with mechanical steering column adjustment
(without code 275)
Model 238 with mechanical steering column adjustment
(without code 275)
Model 253 with mechanical steering column adjustment
(without code 275)
Model 257 with mechanical steering column adjustment
(without code 275)
Reason for change
Code in validity section changed to 275 (was 475)
Reason for block
Complaint:
Loads induced at the steering wheel through pushing and pulling actions may cause creaking and cracking noises in
the mechanical steering column.
Cause:
Insufficient grease lubrication in the clamping area of the mechanical steering column.
Remedy:
Grease the clamping area.
1 Create access to the steering column (see picture 1).
2. Open the steering column clamps (picture 1 / illustration A).
3. Re-grease the area/gap marked in red (picture 2/3).
4. Distribute the grease by operating the height adjustment.
5. Carry out a noise test and repeat the greasing process if necessary.
6. Remove any excess grease.
7. Install all components that were removed.
Attachments
File
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Description
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Work instruction.pdf
Work instructions
Symptoms
Chassis/suspension / Steering system / Noises / Cracking
Chassis/suspension / Steering system / Noises / Clattering
Chassis/suspension / Steering system / Steering column adjustment / Clattering
Chassis/suspension / Steering system / Steering column adjustment / Knocks
Parts
Part number
ES1 ES2 Designation
A 001 989 46 51
Quantity Note
Synthetic grease
EPC
Only a very small quantity of grease
is required!
X
Operation numbers/damage codes
Op. no.
Operation text
Time
Damage
code
Note
46201 36
Noise from steering column tube
Validity
Vehicle
Engine
Transmission
C (205)
*
*
CLS (257)
*
*
E (213)
*
*
E (238)
*
*
GLC (253)
*
*
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