I thought I read, but can not find, info about the recirculating steering box having some sort of lock out. So when one does an alignment the steering wheel stays perfectly centered.

Is that correct? And if so how does one go about locking it?

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1991 560 SEL / 185k miles
1992 750il / 17k miles - project car

it's here, go down to page 10.

http://www.w124performance.com/service/W126/w126CD2/program/Chassis/40-320.pdf

the alignment can be done without the lock pin. good luck, chuck.

Try this link. It shows the bolt and where it goes. How to reseal a MB steering gear Go to steps 39 to 43.

Paul

PS I hope this works. I found it in the DIY section of this board. It was titled "How to Reseal a MB Steering Gear".

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)

Many thanks!

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1991 560 SEL / 185k miles
1992 750il / 17k miles - project car