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Modified steering coupling - BT46.10-P-9111-01A

MODEL 140.### #A as of 166260 as of 12.10.93 

MODIFICATION NOTES

6.10.99 Replaces SI 46/78 from 05.01.95 Remove SI 46/78 from your folder.  
PRODUCTION BREAKPOINT DATA/MODIFICATIONS/NEW FEATURES

World manuf. Code Model LHD RHD Prod. plant Vehicle ident. end no. as of Vehicle ident. end no. up to Production period as of Production period up to Nature and reason for modification Notes/comments
  140   A 166260   12.10.93      

Steering coupling (B) made of light alloy installed as of 10/93. The connection between the corrugated tube and the steering coupling as well as the securing screws have therefore changed.

Fig 1: Identifying Steel Steering Coupling And Light Alloy Steering Coupling - Model 140.### #A As Of 166260 As Of 12.10.93
G04713933Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

For the sake of consistency (adaptation to model 210), the light alloy steering coupling (2) is installed as of 10/94 with a flange rotated 180 degrees.

The steering gear is in the center position when the clamping groove of the steering coupling and the marking on the steering gear (1) are in alignment (arrows).

Fig 2: Identifying Light Alloy Steering Coupling - Model 140.### #A As Of 166260 As Of 12.10.93
G04713934Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.