1968 230 steering coupler - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

zenuff · #16 02-28-2010, 02:53 PM

Yeh looking for the bushings my self. Maybe call the dealer on Monday.
If anyone knows let me know.

Tony H · #17 03-02-2010, 12:13 AM

I have searched EPC and it does not seem the bushings are available as a separate part. If anyone has info to the contrary please contribute.
Tks,
Tony

gs sparhawk · #18 03-06-2010, 11:36 AM

So, where do we find the coupling repair kit spoken of in other posts???? Many of us have the ability to do that repair. Probably no more of a job than the replacement of starter shaft bushings---which used to be done by every backyard wrencher in my time.

Sparky

JeffreyNMemphis · #19 03-06-2010, 11:55 AM

I did this job on my 1962 220S on Wednesday. Got the two nylon bushings for $5.53 from getcoolparts.com. I was ordering more than $50.00 so shipping was free.

I do not have power steering. The three bolts in the fender well came out easily, I turned the steering wheel 90 degrees to reach the hex bolt. The old bushings were complete gone! I cleaned out the cavity, pushed in the new bushings, squirted on poly-lube and re-installed everything.

We had the car up on the lift, so it was necessary to support the weight on the rear of the car while jacking up the engine slightly above the steering rods to get the box bolted back on. If this was done on the ground with only jacking up the driver's front wheel the engine might not have needed a lift.

The difference in steering feel is fantastic. I used to have 3" of play in the wheel. There is zero drift in the wheel and steering response is immediate. Before, when I went over a bump there was a sharp clanking noise, now that noise is gone.

gs sparhawk · #20 03-18-2010, 11:45 PM

THAT'S the result I want to hear.

Sparky

JeffreyNMemphis · #21 03-20-2010, 10:19 AM

Zenuff,

Did you get the steering coupler job done?

zenuff · #22 03-20-2010, 12:42 PM

Hey, not yet. Was actually thinking of trading for a 240D so I let it go for a little bit. But I'm probably going to try and fix it the week. I'm doing the Val e adjustment today. So many things to do.. Thanks for keeping up with me though, I may be looking for more advice on tis subject as it looks like it's going to be a pain. I'll definately let everyone know how it works out.
Thanks again

WANT '71 280SEL · #23 03-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Jeffrey,

Did you use the MB tool to lock the steering box in the straight position? What did you do to keep the wheel aligned for the reinstall?

Thanks,

David

JeffreyNMemphis · #24 03-27-2010, 08:19 AM

Actually, my friend Don did this job and I handed him tools. When we removed the 3 bolts in the wheel well the steering box dropped down and was supported by the rods. In order to get to the hex bolt I turned the steering 90 degrees to the right which rotated the box so the hex was pointing up. After Don installed the bushings and tightened the hex bolt, I turned the steering wheel back straight and we put the three bolts back in the fender well. The whole procedure took about 40 minutes. No special tools.

WANT '71 280SEL · #25 03-27-2010, 09:37 PM

So you didn't remove the coupling from the car? I think I'm going to try it that way. I got a set of bushings today. Will post results and any insight learned.

Regards,

David

JeffreyNMemphis · #26 03-28-2010, 01:05 PM

David,

I was watching and handing tools... Not the same as doing or not doing. The coupling was probably removed to put the bushings in. I remember Don holding up and showing me the part where the bushing were supposed to go. It was empty because the old bushing were mostly gone. Then he pushed the bushings in and put it back on the car.

Tony H · #27 04-15-2010, 11:31 PM

I pulled my box tonight to send it in to get resealed. Steering coupler TOTALLY shot. I went on getcoolparts.com and could not determine the part number. Can you tell me the part number you used to order the bushings?
Tony

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffreyNMemphis

I did this job on my 1962 220S on Wednesday. Got the two nylon bushings for $5.53 from getcoolparts.com. I was ordering more than $50.00 so shipping was free.

I do not have power steering. The three bolts in the fender well came out easily, I turned the steering wheel 90 degrees to reach the hex bolt. The old bushings were complete gone! I cleaned out the cavity, pushed in the new bushings, squirted on poly-lube and re-installed everything.

We had the car up on the lift, so it was necessary to support the weight on the rear of the car while jacking up the engine slightly above the steering rods to get the box bolted back on. If this was done on the ground with only jacking up the driver's front wheel the engine might not have needed a lift.

The difference in steering feel is fantastic. I used to have 3" of play in the wheel. There is zero drift in the wheel and steering response is immediate. Before, when I went over a bump there was a sharp clanking noise, now that noise is gone.