SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.983) (1997)
Steering Shaft: Service and Repair
Upper
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove locking ring (80g), lock nut (92d) with ring nut and lock plate (92e) of upper steering shaft (70g).
2. Detach retaining ring (70f) using suitable pliers.
3. Remove disk spring (70e) and thrust ring (70d).
4. Push out steering shaft (70g) slightly, detach thrust ring (70b) and locking rings (70c).
5. Press bail bearing (70a) out of jacket tube (81b) using steering shaft (709).
6. Replace bearing ball (70a)
ASSEMBLY
1. Press a ball bearing (70a) up to the stop in the inner jacket tube (81 b) using a suitable tube.
2. Insert steering shaft (70g).
3. Press in second ball bearing (70g).