[W126 Coupe] Problem with 1990 560 SEC

[Henric aka 48hp]

Here's a unique look at the C126 stripped.  You can see the two  
steering column mounting locations and where it breeches the firewall.

cheers,
Henric



On Feb 11, 2011, at 7:26 AM, AZTECPILOT at aol.com wrote:


> Stephen,

>

> Without going out into the cold garage to look at the steering  

> column, I believe I can say the steering column has no bends, it  

> runs at a slight angle all the way from the dash  attachment  

> bracket, through the fire wall, and straight on to the steering gear  

> which is mounted on the car frame. The steering gear is mounted on  

> the frame at a position closer to the center line of the car as  

> compared to the center of the drivers seat, hence it has to be  

> angled to the right to mount the gear on the frame, OR have a  

> complicated

> u-joint in the steering column. Benz chose the simpler mounting.  

> Lucky for us, no u-joint to keep lubricated and possibly require  

> replacement at some point in time.

>

>

> Tom

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