Supplemental: The 123 and 126 models (maybe others) have a small horizontal "shock absorber" on the steering linkage. In my 123, this "damper" lost all damping effect but it did act as a gas spring that supported oscillation in the steering system. This is an easy (if dirty) part to change and you can check it by disconnecting one end and then push-pull to see if it feels like a shock or a spring.
-----Original Message----- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 3:51 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheel Balancing -- '87 300SDL Steering damper? -----Original Message----- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ralph Robertson Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Wheel Balancing -- '87 300SDL I am having problems getting my wheels balanced on my SDL. Have had them balanced, on the car, off the car, and with road force machines, but they still become unbalanced quickly. I am assuming it is the balance as the wobble/vibration is felt in the steering wheel mostly. What else would cause this other than balancing. I recently installed a new set of Michelins as the "road force" balancer indicated it was the tires themselves. However after less than 1 year I again have strong indications at all speeds over 50 mph. I am currently returning from Florida and I have the car well loaded down with a lot of weight in the back seat and trunk, and was wondering if this extra weight could be a part of the problem, indicating something other than balance. Ralph, '87 300SDL '84 300CD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
