replace the tie rod ends
u can take out the play in the wheel threw the steering box
To take the steering wheel off to get to the horn a person needs a steering wheel puller. It will remove the steering wheel by applying pressure to the middle and pulling up on the rest.
it should have a thumb lever on the bottom left of the steering wheel column that should have it adjust up and down now if your trying to take the whole steering wheel off try your ford dealer to be safe
to remove the "play" from the steering wheel.
The only special tool you need is a steering wheel pull. You can usually get a loaner from the parts place. To take the steering wheel off first you need to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery for 5 minutes to disrupt the current to the airbags so they won't blow on you. Then, you take the horn button loose and disconnect the wiring to it. Then pull the airbag off by taking 2 bolts off the back of the steering wheel. Then disconnect the wiring to the air bag. Mark the position of the steering wheel on the shaft so you can get it back on straight. Then put the puller on the steering wheel and pull it off. Piece of cake!
You have to take apart the instrument cluster, starting with the steering wheel and working forward.
Find out where the wear is in the steering linkage. Idler arm and tie rod ends most likely.
You should take out the Mercedes badge out of the steering wheel. Then you should see a screw inside the steering wheel. Take it out and you're done.
Take the plast cover off the steering column between the steering wheel and the dash. It should be located right on top or on the side.
take horn button off of the steering wheel and you will see a large nut holding the wheel on, take the nut off and then you will need a steering wheel puller to get the wheel off it's splines.
Take the nut of the steering wheel under the horn and use a puller to get it off
You have to take apart the steering column, remove the steering wheel, remove the ignition switch, and it's a pain in the butt.