Adjusting steering gear to remove play.

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I have searched this forum for some advice on this and did find a thread dealing with 123s that indicated adjustments of the steering gear were counter-intuitive. As I understand the advice, one must loosen the locknut and then turn the allen screw CCW to remove play. Seems the adjuster is just the reverse of what one would expect. Can anyone provide confirmation of this? I am interested in removing some play in the gear assembly. I have thoroughly inspected my 72 350SL 4.5 and can find no worn suspension parts that would be suspected as the source of free play in the steering wheel. The car wanders a good bit, not rock solid and steady like my 230/8 sedan. Alignment is fine, good caster settings and all that, no unusual tire wear, so I think a slight adjustment to remove the play is in order.

Any advice on the proper method from the true experts?

Thanks in advance,

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