300SDL (126.125) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.961) (1987)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Disassembly
Disassembly
Fig. 1 Steering gear installed on assembly stand
1.
Install steering gear (1) to assembly device, Fig. 1.
2.
Remove self locking hex nut (57) from adjusting screw (47) while applying counterhold to adjusting screw, Fig. 1.
Fig. 2 Housing cover retaining screws
3.
Remove hex screws attaching housing cover (8) to steering case (1), Fig. 2.
Fig. 3 Turning in adjusting screw to force out pitman arm
4.
With steering gear centered, turn adjusting screw (47) to the right. This will force pitman shaft including housing cover out of steering case, Fig. 3.