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steering gear box interchangability
Are 123 and 116 gear boxes interchangeable? I have a 116 box and want to swap it into my 123 while I get new seals in the original box. Can I do this?
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Why
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It is a one day DIY to pull, re-seal, install, and adjust the steering gearbox. How to reseal a MB steering gear (Without loosing your balls) Written by David Petryk Photos by Gerard Buhlon .
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Thanks whunter,
OK, I'll skip the swap and try to do it right!
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Current Mercedes 1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed Gone and fondly remembered: 1980 orient red 240D 4-speed Gone and NOT fondly remembered: 1982 Chna Blue 300TD Other car in the stable: 2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT |
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