Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126 Steering knuckle

2007-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Interesting. That's the same part as on my 1970280SE 3.5 coupe. On 8/22/07, Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the EPC you will find the Steering Knuckle in group 33, front axle. It is item 5. The MB part number is A 116 330 4120. Constantine

[MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126

2007-08-22 Thread Constantine N. Polites
Actually I do have the Klann tool. I also have the CD with the details and some photographs. I only wanted the photographs in case I missed something. Photographs might be helpful. Does anyone know how to check the steering knuckle for conformity? The manual simply states if in doubt throw

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126

2007-08-22 Thread Hendrik
No, photos are not really helpful, it is a matter of just doing it. Making sure everything is nicely aligned before compression and stopping if things don't appear right. The only photos that would be helpful are ones that show things when they are not right, so you know when you have gone off

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126

2007-08-22 Thread Rich Thomas
When you take that thing out go put it somewhere behind the barn in a deep hole unless you decompress it. --R Hendrik wrote: No, photos are not really helpful, it is a matter of just doing it. Making sure everything is nicely aligned before compression and stopping if things don't appear

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126

2007-08-22 Thread Hendrik
? Not necessary with a proper compression tool, however even if only removing one spring it is still a good idea to let the tension off it. To be sure. Rich Thomas wrote: When you take that thing out go put it somewhere behind the barn in a deep hole unless you decompress it. --R

[MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126 Steering knuckle

2007-08-22 Thread Constantine N. Polites
In the EPC you will find the Steering Knuckle in group 33, front axle. It is item 5. The MB part number is A 116 330 4120. Constantine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 350 sdl -w 126

2007-08-22 Thread dave walton
Decompressing a loose spring - and having to recompress it while detached, may be more dangerous than just leaving it alone. -Dave Walton On 8/22/07, Hendrik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ? Not necessary with a proper compression tool, however even if only removing one spring it is still a