You got it Brian. I used to struggle to start it when I first got mine. Now even with the wheel locked I subconciously move the steering wheel. I do think the mechanism has freed up some with use. I remember for a while I would not lock the steering wheel just so I could start it easily.

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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles
Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale
Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine

Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory