When I turn my steering wheel either left or right and not straightened it out. I get about 1-2 inches of play on the steering wheel. Any ideas?

How do I explian this better? I turn the steering wheel either left or right. leave it turned, then move the steering wheel enough that it won;t turn the wheels but I get a little play in the wheel.

I think it's the steering box? I read it was adjustable. Whats invovled in adjusting it? Is it costly?

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1997 Silver AMG C36
OEM Advantegarde Grille
OEM Clear Corners
W210 Blinking mirrors
Eibach/Bilstein Combo
Zender Rear Lip Spoiler

no always the steering box check the steering damper first it is reasonabley cheap and can cause the same effect.
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Martin Ingram
Colorado Springs
2005 320 CDI
2006.5 VW Jetta TDI
1991 560SEL (179000 Sold)
1972 280SEL 4.5 ('The Lead Sled' 320000 miles when sold.)
1972 220D (225000 when sold)

I had the same problem in my 740iL. My mechanic said there were no adjustments in that car and that the linkage has so many joints that it eventually gets loose. The car is gone now and so is the problem.

I can feel this starting to happen in my E420. Probably about an inch of play in the steering wheel at this time. Is the steering damper easy to access? Is this a DIY job?

yes it is easy and yes it is a diy.
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Martin Ingram
Colorado Springs
2005 320 CDI
2006.5 VW Jetta TDI
1991 560SEL (179000 Sold)
1972 280SEL 4.5 ('The Lead Sled' 320000 miles when sold.)
1972 220D (225000 when sold)

Thanks, I did the steering dampner last year already along with new lower control arm bushings.

Tie Rods/ends? Ball joint?

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1997 Silver AMG C36
OEM Advantegarde Grille
OEM Clear Corners
W210 Blinking mirrors
Eibach/Bilstein Combo
Zender Rear Lip Spoiler