Steering
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MB-210-13
B-200 & B-210 Models
ADJUST STEERING GEAR
Note: In some vehicle configurations it may be
necessary to remove the steering gear to perform
this procedure. Refer to Replace the Steering
Gear for information regarding removing the
steering gear.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack
stands.
2: Disconnect the drag link from the pitman arm.
Note: Refer to Replace the Ball Joints section for
information regarding removing the ball joint from
the drag link.
3: Loosen the gear lash jam nut and the worm
bearing adjuster jam nut.
4: Unscrew the gear lash adjuster all of the way to
the stop.
5: Loosen the worm bearing adjuster and then tighten just enough to remove all end play from the input shaft
and then an additional 1/8 turn more.
6: While holding the worm bearing adjuster so that it cannot turn, tighten the worm bearing adjuster jam nut.
7: Find the center position of the steering shaft:
a. Turn the steering shaft all of the way in one direction.
b. While counting the rotations, turn the steering shaft all of the way in the opposite direction.
c. Turn the steering shaft 1/2 the number of turns in the original direction.
8: While rotating the input shaft back and forth through its centered position, adjust the gear lash adjusting
screw so that there is a slight drag as the steering gear is rotated through its centered position.
9: While holding the gear lash adjusting screw so that it cannot turn, tighten the gear lash adjusting screw jam
nut.
10: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
11: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12: Release the parking brake and test drive.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to the Front Axle section for front wheel alignment
procedure.
Summary of Contents for B0-210-36
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MB 210 13 Introduction B 200 B 210 Models Notes...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 B 200 B 210 Models MB 210 13 Notes...
Page 53: ...Transaxle Page 53 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models...
Page 62: ...Drive Axle Page 62 B 200 B 210 Models MB 210 13 Notes...
Page 71: ...Steering Page 71 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 81: ...Brakes Page 81 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models...
Page 118: ...Tires Wheels Page 118 B 200 B 210 Models MB 210 13 Notes...
Page 130: ...Replacement Parts Page 130 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT...
Page 134: ...Replacement Parts Page 134 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY B 200...
Page 136: ...Replacement Parts Page 136 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY B 210 REAR GT...
Page 140: ...Replacement Parts Page 140 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models BATTERY...
Page 142: ...Replacement Parts Page 142 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models BRAKES BRAKE LINES...
Page 144: ...Replacement Parts Page 144 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models BRAKES MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE...
Page 148: ...Replacement Parts Page 148 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models BRAKES B 200 REAR AXLE...
Page 150: ...Replacement Parts Page 150 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models BRAKES B 200 PARK BRAKE...
Page 152: ...Replacement Parts Page 152 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models BRAKES B 210 PARK BRAKE...
Page 159: ...Replacement Parts Page 159 Not available at time of printing MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models...
Page 160: ...Replacement Parts Page 160 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models DECALS...
Page 162: ...Replacement Parts Page 162 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models ELECTRICAL MISCELLANEOUS...
Page 166: ...Replacement Parts Page 166 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models FRAME DOORS...
Page 170: ...Replacement Parts Page 170 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models FRAME AMBULANCE DECK...
Page 172: ...Replacement Parts Page 172 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models FRAME TOPS...
Page 180: ...Replacement Parts Page 180 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models STEERING COLUMN...
Page 186: ...Replacement Parts Page 186 MB 210 13 B 200 B 210 Models Notes...