anyone replaced a w116 streaing gearboxi

[shadetreetech]

I and my brother are about to take on this job.Dose anyone know of particular techniques required for best outcome?

[Mr Maybach]

You first must check the marking on the pitman arm and pitman shaft. These should be aligned with each other.
Next check the steering wheel, be sure it is straight, take it off and check the marking on the steering shaft. This should point straight up and at a 45 degrees angle to the steering wheel. If not, this has to be corrected first.
If this is correct than you take the old one out and put it back the same way.
The key has to be out of the ignition lock so that the steering stays in a straight position.
Be careful not to round out the screw on the steering coupling.
Good luck; and at least one of you guys should stay off the beer when you do this. LOL
Jean

[shadetreetech]

thanks man that was exactly what I was looking for, except the part about the beer ,it is German [EKU 28]

[Mr Maybach]

This Eku 28 is 11% alcohol, watch your BAC, don't get a DUI when test driving.