Since this problem hasn't been encountered by many forum members, I contacted Pierre Hedary this morning and gave him the run down. He told me that the ball on the angle lever is NOT supposed to spin like that. I am ordering a new angle lever first thing Monday. I'll keep you posted on the results.

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

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-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.