Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: 66andBlue on May 03, 2012, 04:41:07

Title: 280SL steering-ignition lock position - how to adjust?
Post by: 66andBlue on May 03, 2012, 04:41:07
I am trying to center the ignition lock in the hole in the dash but am flummoxed.
As shown in the photo there are two hex bolts (2) that attach the steering spindle (4) and column jacket (3) to the cross member.  I have loosened them hoping that this would allow me to move the spindle and column to the right but no luck, the position seems to be fixed.
Moving only the locking bolt (9) to the right is prevented by the locking pin (7).
However, since the lock was centered before it went to the paint shop there must be a way to do this.
What is the trick?? I hope someone can help.