How to replace the steering coupler on a 380SL?
1) Disconnect Battery, remove clip carefully at bottom of gas pedal and slide petal down off accelerator rod. Remove lower panel. 3) Twist and pull boot up the steering tube carefully (relay above boot) while pushing the accelerator rod toward passenger side. 5) carefully remove horn pad on steering wheel.
When did the Mercedes 380SL roadster come out?
380 SL Production Schedule Vehicle Year # Produced 380SL Roadster R107 1983 11,198 380SL Roadster R107 1984 11,115 380SL Roadster R107 1985 8,144 380SL Roadster R107 Total: 53,200
How to replace Allen bolt on steering wheel?
Use 2 foot pipe or very large wrench for leverage. Hold wheel with hand / do not use the steering wheel lock to hold wheel while breaking allen bolt loose. It takes a good amount of force. Use NEW allen wrench. You do not want to strip this head. Remove steering wheel.
1) Disconnect Battery, remove clip carefully at bottom of gas pedal and slide petal down off accelerator rod. Remove lower panel. 3) Twist and pull boot up the steering tube carefully (relay above boot) while pushing the accelerator rod toward passenger side. 5) carefully remove horn pad on steering wheel.
Use 2 foot pipe or very large wrench for leverage. Hold wheel with hand / do not use the steering wheel lock to hold wheel while breaking allen bolt loose. It takes a good amount of force. Use NEW allen wrench. You do not want to strip this head. Remove steering wheel.
How do you replace a coupler on a steering shaft?
1) Mark position of old coupler on steering gear shaft and steering shaft with white out amd make sure the wheels are straight ahead, bolts heads should be facing up. 2) Soak coupler bolts for three days with PB Blaster (penetrating oil). 5) get 1/4 inch drill bit and drill extension. Drill deep into cap head but not all the way thru.
Why does my SL have a loose steering box?
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What kind of steering box does a 107 chassis SL have?
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1) Mark position of old coupler on steering gear shaft and steering shaft with white out amd make sure the wheels are straight ahead, bolts heads should be facing up. 2) Soak coupler bolts for three days with PB Blaster (penetrating oil). 5) get 1/4 inch drill bit and drill extension. Drill deep into cap head but not all the way thru.