Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: GGR on February 26, 2017, 14:49:27

Title: Tool to adjust steering box play - Will an angle grinder pin wrench do the job?
Post by: GGR on February 26, 2017, 14:49:27

Hi all,

I tried to adjust the play on the steering box of a friend's car. But the second nut on top of the box is so tight against to round flange that the whole assy turns and I couldn't find a way to block the flange so as to loosen the nut. I remember someone mentioning an angle grinder pin wrench to hold the round flange. Here is an adjustable one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-Pin-Wrench-15mm-x-80mm-Angle-Face-Spanner-for-Rotary-Grinder-Polisher-/111818694417?hash=item1a08e9df11:g:ylEAAOSwI-BWPk11

Before ordering it I would welcome any tip and experience in this regard.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Tool to adjust steering box play - Will an angle grinder pin wrench do the job?
Post by: twistedtree on February 27, 2017, 08:35:17

I haven't tried that, but it seems like a viable option.  I used a pair of right angle needle nose pliers.  It was not a fun job.