i have a 1979 280sel the steering coupling is worn rubber bushings are gone after25 years is it easy to replace?and how do you do it?i did a search but could not find out how to go about it any help would be great thanks

If it's like my SL -

Get wheels as straight as possible

IN CAR -

Mark wheel-shaft position

Remove steering wheel

Remove turn signal switch

Remove screws holding steering shaft to housing

IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Mark shafts on both sides of coupling

Undo screws holding coupling together (easier said than done)

BACK IN CAR

Pull steering shaft up enough to allow coupling to be removed

Reassemble in reverse order

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe

thank you for your reply c taylor738 you have given me more confidence in doing it i will take my time and try to enjoy it. once again thanks