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Steering - Basic Knowledge - 211 Chassis: Component Locations Mercedes-Benz E-class W211/S211

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Steering wheel heater (LRH) voltage converter, location/task - GF46.11-P-4000T

MODELS 211.0 /2 /6 up to 31.5.04 with CODE (443) Steering wheel heater

Identifying Steering Column Adjustment Switch Location. Scheme 4

Scheme 5: Identifying DC/DC Converter Control Unit Location
Steering wheel heater (LRH) voltage converter, locationThe DC/DC converter control unit (N99) is located on the left of the instrument cluster on the crossmember under the instrument panel.
Steering wheel heater (LRH) voltage converter, taskControl of steering wheel heater (LRH). To increase the on-board power supply to 42 V or 48 V in order to guarantee an adequate heat output from the steering wheel heater (LRH).

Steering wheel heater switch, location/task - GF46.11-P-4001T

MODELS 211.0 /2 /6 with CODE (443) Steering wheel heater

Identifying Steering Wheel Heater Switch Location. Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Identifying Steering Wheel Heater Switch Location
Steering wheel heater switch, locationThe steering wheel heater switch (S59/1 s2) is located on the steering column module.
Steering wheel heater switch, taskTo pass on the request for switching On or Off the steering wheel heater (LRH) to the steering column module and status display of the steering wheel heater (LRH) via the steering wheel heater (S59/1 e 1) function indicator.

Steering wheel heater electronics, location/task - GF46.11-P-4003T

MODELS 211.0 /2 /6 with CODE (443) Steering wheel heater

Identifying Drive Rack And Pinion. Scheme 6

Scheme 7: Identifying Steering Wheel Heater Electronics And Airbag Unit Support Plate Location
Steering wheel heater electronics, locationThe steering wheel heater electronics (A74) is located in the steering wheel behind the airbag unit support plate (1).
Steering wheel heater electronics, taskHeater coil voltage supply, reading in the heater coil temperature sensor and fault detection for heater coil and heater coil temperature sensor.

ESC [ELV] motor group, location/task/design/function - GF46.15-P-4101T

MODEL 211.0 /2 with CODE (275a) Memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirrors)

Identifying ESC [ELV] Motor Location. Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Identifying ESC [ELV] Motor Location
Location of steering column adjustment motor groupThe steering column adjustment motor group (M20) is located on the steering column.
Steering column adjustment motor group, taskVertical and longitudinal adjustment of the steering column.
Steering column adjustment motor group, designThe steering column adjustment motor group (M20) consists of the longitudinal adjustment motor, forwards and backwards (M20m1) and the height adjustment motor, up and down (M20m2).
Function of steering column adjustment motor groupThe longitudinal adjustment motor, forwards and backwards (M20m1) moves the steering column towards the driver or away from him. The height adjustment motor, up and down (M20m2) makes it possible to adjust the height of the steering column.

Survey of system components, electrically adjustable steering column (ESC) location/task/design/function - GF46.15-P-9998T

MODEL 211.0 /2 with CODE (275a) Memory package (driver's seat, steering column, mirrors)

ESC [ELV] motor group, location/task/design/functionGF46.15-P-4101T
Steering column adjustment switch, location/taskGF46.15-P-5001T
Front seat adjustment switch group, location/design/functionGF91.29-P-2100TA
Steering column module location/taskGF54.21-P-4125T
Left front door control unit, location/purposeGF72.29-P-4115T
Left front seat adjustment control unit, with memory location/taskGF91.29-P-2106T
Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module, location/taskModel 211.0GF54.21-P-4130T
Model 211.2GF54.21-P-4130TA
Electronic ignition/starter switch control unit, location/purposeGF80.57-P-4120T
Contents, function description, electrically adjustable steering column (ESC)GF46.15-P-0998T

Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location/ task/ design/ function - GF46.20-P-1000T

MODEL 211 except CODE (213a) Speed-sensitive power steering

Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear Location. Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear Location
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, locationGF46.20-P-1000-02T
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, taskTransmits the steering movements from the steering wheel to the road wheels. Assists the manual steering force, thus making it easier to steer the vehicle.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, designAn automatic play compensator (6), the steering dampers (5) and the tie rods (2) are integrated in the steering gear of the rack-and-pinion steering.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, functionGF46.20-P-1000-01T

Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location - GF46.20-P-1000-02T

Model 211

The rack-and-pinion steering gear is located in front of the wheel center in the direction of travel and is bolted onto the integral carrier via a mounting plate.

Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear And Integral Carrier Location. Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear And Integral Carrier Location

Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location/ task/ design/ function - GF46.20-P-1000TA

MODEL 211 with CODE (213a) Speed-sensitive power steering

Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear Location. Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear Location
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, locationGF46.20-P-1000-02T
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, taskTransmits the steering movements from the steering wheel to the road wheels. Assists the manual steering force, thus making it easier to steer the vehicle.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, designAn automatic play compensator, the steering dampers and the tie rods are integrated in the steering gear of the rack-and-pinion steering.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, functionGF46.20-P-1000-01T

Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, location/ task/ function - GF46.20-P-1100T

MODEL 211

Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Play Compensator Location. Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Play Compensator Location
Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, locationThe rack-and-pinion steering play compensator (1) is located in the steering gear housing (2) opposite the drive pinion.
Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, taskGuarantees that the drive pinion and gear rack mesh without play.
Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, functionGF46.20-P-1100-03T

Rack-and-pinion steering damper, location/ task/ function - GF46.20-P-1200T

MODEL 211

Power Steering Pump, Function Diagram - Quantity Control Valve (30T) Open. Scheme 12

Scheme 22: Identifying Rack-And-Pinion Steering Damper Screw Fitting Location
Rack-and-pinion steering damper, locationOne steering damper is integrated in each screw fitting (1).
Rack-and-pinion steering damper, taskThe task of the integrated steering dampers is to cushion the forces and shocks transmitted from the road surface via the steering linkage.
Rack-and-pinion steering damper, functionGF46.20-P-1200-02T

Survey of system components, rack-and-pinion steering, location/task/design/function - GF46.25-P-9999T

MODEL 211 except CODE (213a) Speed-sensitive power steering

Power steering pump, location/task/design/functionGF46.30-P-2100T
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location/task/design/functionGF46.20-P-1000T
Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, location/task/functionGF46.20-P-1100T
Rack-and-pinion steering damper, location/task/functionGF46.20-P-1200T
Contents, function description, rack-and-pinion steeringGF46.25-P-0999T

Power steering pump, location/task/design/function - GF46.30-P-2100T

MODEL 211

Power steering pump, locationThe power steering pump (30) is mounted on the left front end of the engine.
Power steering pump, taskSupplies the steering gear with pressure oil irrespective of engine speed.
Power steering pump, designPrinciple of the vane-type pump.
Power steering pump, functionGF46.30-P-2100-01B

SPS solenoid valve, location - GF46.50-P-5000-02B

Models 171.4, 203, 209, 211 with code (213a) speed-sensitive power steering

Models 215, 220, 230

Rotary valve and control bush housing for models 215 and 220 illustrated

Identifying SPS Solenoid Valve Components - Rotary Valve And Control Bush Housing For Models 215 And 220 Illustrated. Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Identifying SPS Solenoid Valve Components - Rotary Valve And Control Bush Housing For Models 215 And 220 Illustrated

The SPS solenoid valve (Y10) is bolted onto the rotary valve and control bush housing (1) of the rack-and-pinion steering (2).

SPS solenoid valve, location / task / design / function - GF46.50-P-5000B

MODEL 171.4, 203, 209, 211 with CODE (213a) Speed-sensitive power steering

MODELS 215, 220, 230

Shows model 220

Identifying SPS Solenoid Valve - Shows Model 220. Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Identifying SPS Solenoid Valve - Shows Model 220
SPS solenoid valve, locationGF46.50-P-5000-02B
SPS solenoid valve, taskControl of steering wheel moment in the vehicle speed range of v = 0 km/h to v = 100 km/h.
SPS solenoid valve, designCurrent-controlled proportional valve.
SPS solenoid valve, functionType 171.4GF46.50-P-5000-01SK
Model 203.0 up to 31.07.01GF46.50-P-5000-01P
Model 203.0 as of 01.08.01 Model 203.2, 203.7 Model 209, 211, 215, 220, 230GF46.50-P-5000-01B

Survey of system components, speed-sensitive power steering (SPS), location/task/design/function - GF46.50-P-9990T

MODEL 211 with CODE (213a) Speed-sensitive power steering

Power steering pump, location/task/design/functionGF46.30-P-2100T
Rack-and-pinion steering gear, location/task/design/functionGF46.20-P-1000TA
Rack-and-pinion steering play compensator, location/task/functionGF46.20-P-1100T
Rack-and-pinion steering damper, location/task/functionGF46.20-P-1200T
SPS solenoid valve, location/task/design/functionGF46.50-P-5000B
Contents, function description, speed-sensitive power steering (SPS)GF46.50-P-0999T