380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
15.
Place measuring device on splining of steering worm and measure friction torque of ball circuit. The friction torque steering nut - steering
worm should amount to 5-50 Ncm (i.e. 50 g in notch "10" as lowest or 500 g in notch "6" to "12" as highest friction torque).
Special tool 116 589 03 21 00
If the friction torque is lower, the ball circuit has play; if it is higher, ball circuit is damaged. In both cases, replace the steering case.
16.
The friction torque can also be measured with torque wrench in combination with respective socket.
Special tool 123 589 02 21 O0 and 123 589 00 08 00