500SL (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.972) (1993)
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Remove locking ring (101), replace if necessary.
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Press end cover (100) out.
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Remove adjusting screw (45), together with thrust washer (107), if fitted, from the steering gear housing.
The adjusting screw (45) should be installed free of play, if possible. Thrust washers (107) are available for this purpose in thicknesses from
0.85-1.15 mm in graduations of 0.05 mm.
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Examine 0-ring (3) for signs of damage and wear, replace if necessary.
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Examine Needle bearing (99) in steering gear housing for bearing needles which may have dropped out (32 needles), insert bearing needles with
grease, if necessary.
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Check pitman arm shaft for damage and wear and for twisting (detectable by displaced teeth) on toothed sector and at the bearing points.
Removing, Installing and Checking Play Compensator
Version with screw plug (Model 129):
