I have a 1986 560 sl My box is leaking pritty bad (1) how hard is it to get at (2) should i send it out for a rebuilt job? What would be a good price to have them do it ?Getting to it looks hard with out a lift. i am finding them on the internet from 300 to 600 that is not including labor . Can enybody help me
Richard Raffo

I just chanced mine last month. I paid about $300 for the re-manufactured box. I do not have a lift but did have my 76 450 high on jacks. Took me about 1/2 day. I did have to take the box to a shop to have them pull the steering arm.

Dan

Do a search on the forum for "steering box". There are plenty posts on the topic and that should give you an idea if it's something you want to tackle yourself. If you intend to work on the car yourself I highly suggest you get the appropriate MB shop manuals unless you already have them.