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11-29-2007, 03:40 PM
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Steering Play 88 560 SL
All,
I recently ended up with about 1 inch of play in the steering. The car was extremely tight (sneeze and you change a lane) when I bought it a couple of months ago. I checked for obvious play (linkages etc). Where should I look next? Any suggestions? Adjustments? Bushings? Appreciate it.
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John 2001 ML 320 1988 560 SL 2009 Toyota Tundra TRD 1992 400 E (sold '07) (bought back, '13) 2008 ML 350 
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11-30-2007, 10:18 AM
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One inch of play is still within spec.
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Len '59 220S Cabriolet-SOLD and living happily in Malta '83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD '88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out https://sites.google.com/site/mercedesstuff/home '99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles '03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter '14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles '14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles '15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles 
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#4
11-30-2007, 10:24 AM
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JFawcett brings up a good area to look into. On my '87, when the steering wheel exhibited similar symptoms, the 'play' was finally adjusted out using the hard to reach nut on the top of the steering box. Having said that, check all the front end rubber and 'pinch' the connector on the center/drag link with a pair of large pliers; if it collapses easily, replace the link(item #26 in the drawing at...
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=107048%5F14F&M=117%2E967&GA=722%2E313&L=765%2E707&CT=F&cat=14F&SID=46&SGR=120&SGN=04 Bob
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Bob Jones Bradenton, FL '87 560SL-Sold '99 SL500 For Now
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11-30-2007, 11:09 AM
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Thanks Guys,
I'll be poking around more this weekend and see what happens. Apparently its time to buy a service manual!
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John 2001 ML 320 1988 560 SL 2009 Toyota Tundra TRD 1992 400 E (sold '07) (bought back, '13) 2008 ML 350
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