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01-13-2005, 12:26 PM
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steering adjust
Hello, can anyone tell my how much to adjust my steering??? (300td 1982)-- I ajusted it a little, still have about 1 inch play,Dennis
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01-13-2005, 01:22 PM
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Do a search - there's lots of posts. Basically you're going to turn the allen screw OUT a quarter turn at a time. Eventually, when you keep adjusting, it gets too tight to operate and you screw it up - be careful. It may not be able to be adjusted to like new.
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1984 300Sd 210k Former cars: 1984 300D 445k (!!) (Strider) Original (and not rebuilt) engine and transmission. Currently running on V80 ( 80% vegetable oil, 20% petroleum products). Actually not, taking a WVO break. 1993 300d 2.5 275k. Current 120/day commuter 1981 300SD 188k (Hans) Killed by a deer 
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01-13-2005, 01:28 PM
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Before adjusting the box check the front end for wear and rattles. Your play is within spec. These are not rack and pinion cars and will have some play. The critical factor is if the car is tracking steadily. Adjusting the box to eliminate play almost always places undue wear on the steering box sector and can induce memory steer from binding. It may only give you the illusion of tighter control. Take the car for a drive afterwards and give it a couple of lock to lock turns to make sure the wheel recenters on its own. If it doesn't you've gone to far. The actual box preload procedure from the manual is quite detailed, and assumes a fresh suspension. A forum search will reveal exhaustive detail on box adjustment.
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'78 300D 310K Maple Yellow / Bamboo '87 300D 81K Barolo Red / Safron (RIP @ 113K) 2003 E320 34K Pewter/Charcoal ------------------------------------- Last edited by Luke; 01-13-2005 at 01:33 PM.
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01-13-2005, 05:41 PM
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Thanks, i drove the to pick some pizza an i had a little wondering, so i think it is a little tite. Dennis
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01-13-2005, 05:53 PM
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Loose Steering
When I bought my 300CD, the steering was very loose. It felt as if I were not really steering, merely offering suggestions.
 I took 1.5 turns CCW out of the steering box. The steering is still a little vague, but far more comfortable. I did the test (lock to lock) and it is smooth, so I think I'm in my happy place.  Alan the Radio Nut
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01-13-2005, 06:13 PM
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Mine had excessive slop when I bought it!
Adjusted mine about 1.5 turns out also..... much better, but am concerned that I went too far. I suppose I will turn it back in a 1/4 turn at a time until the play comes back then settle on a happy medium. Box rebuilds look pricey.
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'82 300d '73 Alfa GTV '86 Porsche 951 '00 BMW 323 sportwagen
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01-13-2005, 06:53 PM
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I re-adjusted the steering after a short ride, i backed off about.5 turn feels a little better-- Dennis
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01-14-2005, 12:53 AM
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A new steering damper might help as well.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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