Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Charles 230SL on June 05, 2015, 12:34:54

Title: Manual Steering Box seals -
Post by: Charles 230SL on June 05, 2015, 12:34:54
hello all, the pitman arm seal on my (manual) steering box recently developed an ‘aggressive’ leak.  Before I remove the steering box, I’d like to have the replacement seals on hand.  Anyone ever replaced manual steering box seals or know whether a seal kit is available for these manual boxes? 

I'd prefer to replace the seals rather than go with a remanufactured box. thanks, Charles
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box seals -
Post by: ctaylor738 on June 06, 2015, 14:35:10
Uhh, am I the only one wondering what would leak out of a manual steering box?

The EPC shows a seal for the pittman arm - three "optional with" numbers: 001 997 93 46, 002 997 71 46, and 002 997 72 46.

There is also a seal on the shaft connecting to the coupler:  same deal: 002 997 47 46, 002 997 70 46, 004 997 15 46.

Something should be available from a dealer or the Classic Center.
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box seals -
Post by: Charles 230SL on June 07, 2015, 01:42:28
there's SAE 90 gear oil in the manual gear boxes