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Steering wheel angled??
Was putting steering wheel back on after having odometer fixed, and while driving to ensure that steering wheel was in alignment, I noticed that something didn't look right...
The steering wheel appears to be "angled" horizontally to the left. So I put a tape measure to top spokes of wheel and measured to blinker indicators on both sides of dashboard. Sure enough...right side measures approx 6" and left side approx 5". Surely I didn't "bend" the steering wheel during removal/replacement??? Or, does dashboard have slight angle? Doesn't appear to. Note: While wheel was off, I tightened the four (8mm?) allen bolts on the "facing" that steering wheel lays on. Left side bolts were a little loose. Overtightening wouldn't change the "plane" would it??? Still scratchin my head.... Insight? Ragtopper 82 380SL |
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thats how all of Mercedes Benz automobiles are.
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sheeesh! I gotta get rid of this damn thing.
Getting waaay too anal about it.... Thx. Ragtopper 82 380SL |
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I remember reading that there was a purpose for angling the wheel. I think it was for ease of entry. There may be other reasons. There are a few "unique" features in this car.
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A simple case of function over form. Space limitations and steering geometry relegate the steering gear to a mounting location inboard of the drivers position. A u-joint style steering coupler could have straightened the column relative to the driver, but would have affected road feedback.
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Another grim, but plausible possibility: the slight angle may help the column collapse in an accident.
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