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03-29-2003, 10:33 PM
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Steering Box... Maybe...Maybe not
I have adjusted my gear box, to the point of little slop and then it seemed to come back. Lifted the front end off the ground, grabbed the left wheel, rock solid. Right wheel...wobble right to left. checking under the car while doing this pointed to a loose Idler arm. Just got a repair kit for it, willing to bet a double shot white chocolate moca (whip cream of course) that this is a source of wheel slop for alot of us.
Don 
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05-15-2003, 11:46 PM
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Steering Gearbox slack
Just a week ago I bought a 240D which is in pretty good shape. But need to fix a few things like the starter, clutch master cylinder, etc. I think I can handle that but I'm unsure about the steering wheel slack. I can turn the wheel about half an inch without steering the car. I've seen that the slack is in the gearbox and have been told I can adjust using the nut on the top of the box that has an allen socket on the inside of the threaded screw. How do I adjust?
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05-16-2003, 12:27 AM
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First confirm it is the box. Have someone rock the steering wheel right to left while you see if any suspension parts move even the slightest (within what you think is the slop) If confirmed that it is the box, loosen the nut and turn of the allen head (mabe 1/4 turn at a time) and retighten the nut. Drive it and see if it is better. if you get it to tight, when you make a turn the wheel won't re-center (bind). I found by doing it in small steps I got it better.
good luck
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 1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O"1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle" 1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow 1994 BMW 530it
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05-16-2003, 01:03 AM
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The steering box is the achilles heel of the W123. Not its strongest point or part. They wear after considerable milage. Mine is due for a new one, for I've had it adjusted at least 12 times and it stays loose. Symtoms include vague steering, wearing tires and much play in operation. Nothing you can do but get a new one eventually. Well, these are my thoughts, I could be wrong...
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05-16-2003, 08:20 PM
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If I remember correctly you adjust the box by turning the screw counterclockwise or out NOTin as on US cars
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Ricali 03 C240 4matic wagon 95 300E 234,000 7 prior 240;s 5 still going 81 300sd gone 65 230sl gone 49 Studebaker Champion 90BMW convert.167,000 60 Dodge D-100
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05-17-2003, 02:24 AM
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All the boxes are adjusted by turning the 6mm allen bolt COUNTERCLOCKWISE after breaking the 19mm jam nut loose. I rarely will adjust a box because adjustment accelerates wear in the boxes. When I do an adjustment however, I back the allen bolt out until I feel resistance. That generally is the rule for adjusting them to the point that major play is mostly eliminated but also allows the wheel to recenter when turning.
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Regards, Aaron
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05-17-2003, 06:55 AM
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Watch some old hollywood movies..
You can see Humphrey Bogart doing the same thing in lots of his films...steering boxes preceeded racks, and you sort of end up driving by slight clockwise/anti-clockwise moves - a little wierd at first, but you soon get used to it. It's normal, but obviously will be excessive if steering box is going...
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#8
05-17-2003, 03:30 PM
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Can I make this steering box adjustment to my w115? The shop took a look at the whole car for me while changing out the fuel filters and said I would need to replace the steering box as it was leaking. Is there a seal kit available for the box?
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1979 240d 177k Sold 1976 300d ~220k daily driver For Sale 1977 450slc Sold
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#9
05-17-2003, 06:02 PM
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should the engine be running or not when you check the steering play? If I watch the tyres I have no noticeble play when the engine is running. If I switch off, I have about 3/4" at the steering wheel!
Steve
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