SL 320 (129.063) L6-3.2L (104.991) (1995)
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direction "b" = reduces friction torque
Tighten collar nut to 60-65 Nm, holding adjusting screw (45) tight.
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Recheck total friction torque after tightening collar nut. Observe notes
The friction torque in the center area should be 30-60 Ncm above the previously measured basic friction torque.
Example:
Friction torque of steering gear after setting
Basic friction torque
60 Ncm
Increase in center area
30-60 Ncm
Total friction torque
90-120 Ncm
Set value:
When the steering shaft is over the center position the total friction torque should be:
New steering
110-150 Ncm
Used steering
100-129 Ncm
Notes:
The steering gears are equipped with play compensation. However, this only acts in the center range of the steering gear. An adjustment can therefore
only be carried out noting the following points:
1. Do not adjust friction moment above the specified value.
2. When turning the steering gear no high spots should be detected after adjustment.
3. The steering must self-center correctly when driving straight ahead on a test drive.
On steering gears 765.900 (model 201 up to vehicle chassis end no. A 084024) the clamping bush (83) must be detached to adjust the friction
moment. After adjusting the friction moment, push the clamping bush (83) onto the steering shaft so that both surfaces are parallel to the mounting
points of the steering gear and the milled section points towards the pitman arm (arrow).
Push on support ring (84) and tighten the nut (85) to 50 Nm.