Well, before I think about going out and messing with this replacement gearbox that's already adjusted out a ways, is there some guide to how far the adjusting screw can be tightened outwards before I start messing up the seal and causing a leak as happened in my last box? (assuming of course that I'm reaching the end of adjustment/life on the box)
Thanks! Levi On 11/8/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Gary Thompson wrote: > I believer the FSM states 25mm, which is more like 1" of play. That's > why I don't like 123 series cars, and why just about every 107 I've > ever looked at (that had service records) showed a box replacement at > some point. 123 drivers are often willing to accept an inch of play, > but 107 drivers seldom are... > > > Gary Thompson > Georgetown, TX > 1995 E320 > > > On 11/3/06, Levi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I've definitely got more than 1/2" at the steering wheel rim. And I'm >> looking at the pitman arm as I'm adjusting so I can't see how I could >> possibly be dealing with play in the wheel bearings or tie rod ends(though >> it seems as though nothing is simple in this steering system). (: 25 mm is MAX allowable play. Do NOT attempt to get play below 10-15 mm or the box will wear VERY fast. Often the play is the soft coupling on the steering shaft. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
