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Is steering box shaft indexed?
I just took the steering box off my 81 300SD parts car to put on my 85 300SD. Unfortunately I didn't pay attention to the position of the steering wheel as I ASSUMED that the splines on the shaft were indexed. After I had the box off and cleaned up it appears that this is not the case. Any suggestions on putting the box back on properly, or am I just blind and the splines are actually indexed to the steering arm?
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1984 300TD 1981 240D Last edited by whunter; 11-01-2010 at 04:11 PM. Reason: added signature |
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There is a lock nut in the bottom. Search around for alignment and youll see the bolt needed.
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There is an alignment groove on the arm face and output shaft end... If the steering wheel is not level: Note: Wheels straight, full vehicle weight on the tires. #1. Remove the flex joint pinch bolt (at the gearbox). #2. Insert a screwdriver in the pinch slot, and carefully drive it in to spread. #3. (engine off), Grab the steering wheel and force it to center ignore the ratcheting feel/noise = slipping across the splines. #4. If the screwdriver slips out to soon = you may need to repeat. #5. Remove the screwdriver. #6. Install and tighten the flex joint pinch bolt (at the gearbox). #7. Test drive. .
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