It says ' more ' ~ did I miss anything ? .
The steering gearbox can be adjusted , you'll need a short 17MM box end or crow foot wrench to loosen the locknut then a _Metric_ allen wrench (I get 'em @ The .99 Cents Store) to turn the adjusting screw
_OUT_ (counter clockwise) a tiny bit at a time , with the wheels pointing straight ahead , as you reach through the open driver's side window and gently rock the steering wheel , back and forth , as the adjusting screw backs out , you should feel the play reduce bit by bit , STOP as soon as either the adjuster screw binds or the play stops reducing then _hold_ the screw from turning back in as you use the box wrench or crow foot (think cheap partshause for this) to snug up the lock nut .
If you're not careful , the adjuster screw will turn back in as you snug up the lock nut and the play will get worse again .
It's IMPORTANT to remember that the mercedes box is _reverse_ from most others boxes in that to reduce steering play , you _BACK_OUT_ the adjuster screw .
Do this first @ home then have your local indie M-B shop replace the loose idler .
I'm in Sunny So. Cal. where it's been too cold and or wet (rain) to do much works , I too work outside under only a tarp to block the sun .
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-Nate
Caitlin wrote :
>
> It's been brutally cold for these parts (about 1F today, with wind) and
> with no garage I've been feeling itchy about some much needed repairs. I
> didn't do much all through the warm season as a frozen shoulder and some
> life changes (an in-town move, followed by an amicable break-up) gave me
> silly excuses when what I really needed was confidence.
>
> I *finally* replaced my rear brake pads right before thanksgiving...it was
> delicious autumn but sunny warm weather...and I was geared up to dive in
> after holiday travel...only to return a week later to frigid temps and snow.
>
> Betty needs an alignment BADLY and the shop that checked her out for that
> said "idler bushing and gear box" have too much play. So my next step is
> hire to handle that (and praying all she needs is a good teutonic
> adjustment) so I can get the alignment and replace my truly bald tires.
>
> All while waiting on a warmish day to replace the rear brake lines and
> flush the brake fluid (we could see the 40's in February...right?
> right?!?!?)
>
> I suppose I could refurb my instrument cluster and tinker on small things
> inside... (lordy knows there's plenty to DO)
>
> What projects do you all do in the coldy cold months? Like at a dining room
> table? ;)
>
> Brrrrrrr,
> Caitlin in Santa Fe
> 1983 300SD
>
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