Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: 3MB-Ed on July 08, 2011, 18:17:08

Title: Steering Column housing
Post by: 3MB-Ed on July 08, 2011, 18:17:08: I would like to drop the steering Column housing for some cosmetic improvement i.e. painting the housing? I would like to get some feedback on the best method to achieve this task without the complete removal of the housing . Any and all guidance would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Steering Column housing
Post by: ctaylor738 on July 08, 2011, 22:55:13: You can lower the housing and column assembly without removing it completely. It is held up by a U-shaped strap that runs under the housing with a nut on each end. To remove the nuts, the speedo, tach, and instrument cluster need to come out.
Title: Re: Steering Column housing
Post by: 3MB-Ed on July 10, 2011, 16:54:48: Thanks Chuck, you told me what I needed to know, before starting this project. I will be replacing the cables for the tach and the Speedo also. Are you aware of any surprises I may encounter.
Title: Re: Steering Column housing
Post by: ja17 on July 12, 2011, 12:20:09: Hello Ed,

Are you planning on just lowering the unit or removing it from the car? Also you may want to do the cable work when the unit is lowered. You will have a lot more room to work.

Start off by removing the steering wheel. Its easy and will make the job a lot easier.
Title: Re: Steering Column housing
Post by: 3MB-Ed on July 13, 2011, 18:42:13: Mr. Alexander, I am just lowering the column in order to paint it and the dashboard. The cables you are referring to are the tach and speedo cable, I hope ? Yes I plan to replace those, I have been getting a screaming noise from that area.

Any pointers will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Title: Re: Steering Column housing
Post by: ja17 on July 14, 2011, 02:51:58: The gauges themselves have been known to squeal if the mechanism becomes dry or worn. Most often occurs in cold weather at start up.