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Originally Posted by Jean-Claude
I have a 1984 380 SL and would like to know how to adjust the steering wheel gear box. I have not done this before and would like a step by step instructions
Thanks
Jean-Claude
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Hi Jean-Claude,
The 107 have inherent play on the stering, and it is important as Nobby said to check all other components to ascertain the source of steering play.
To adjust the steering box on the 107 you will need two 3/8 extension bars 15 to 18 inches long, a 19mm crowfoot socket, an articulate 3/8 socket and a 6mm ex allen key, remove the two sparkplug ignition leads from the sparkplugs on the two cylinders nearest to the brake servo (just above the steering box) to insert the two bars between the exhaust manifold and cylinder head. Place the crowfoot socket on the nut with the bar connection to your left as you look down the nut, insert the allen key into the head of the adjusting bolt and loosen the nut ½ turn, adjust the bolt by turning the bolt to the left (anticlockwise) but only by a ¼ of a turn and tighten the nut. Test the steering ply with engine running and repeat the process until you obtain about ½ inch play on the outer rim of the steering wheel. If the adjusting bolt on the steering box already protrudes over 15mm above the nut no further adjustment is possible.
