[MBZ] W126 Steering box worn out?

[John Berryman]

On Jun 13, 2006, at 5:57 PM, Trampas wrote:

> Just got a call from the alignment shop, they said that my steering  
> box on
> the 120k mile W126 was worn out and has a lot of play in it. I had  
> never
> heard of one wearing out, I have resealed several leaking ones. Has  
> anyone
> ever had a steering box wear out?
>
> Trampas

	Yes but don't rule out the possibility that they're turning the  
adjusting screw the wrong way. in this case it's Righty loosey, Lefty  
Tighty.
I bet that many folks bought new steering gear because the "mechanic"  
wasn't aware of that minor difference between MB and American iron.
	I highly doubt the gearbox would wear out in so few miles unless it  
was over-tightened at some time.

Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am