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Hi all, im new to this forum so apologies if i've posted this in the wrong place! I have a ML320 W164 2009, and have been having issues with my steering for a few weeks now, and reaching out for help. Over the last 3 weeks, the steering has slowly started to get stiff and now its like i have...

Hi everyone, owner of a recently acquired 250'000km 1992 300E here. I've noticed that my steering is obviously very loose, even to a point that it's pretty dangerous when driving at higher speeds. I sometimes have to correct when I'm going in a straight line, sometimes to over 30-40 degrees from...

Hello guys, on my 190e I have this weird issue that is kind of hard to describe, but I will try my best. The steering wheel does not return to center normally. When I turn my wheel half a turn (180 degrees) it will come back to center, but very reluctantly, and not allways all the way. When I...

i Pulled the steering gearbox and have another one to go in but am I supposed to grease the splines at all?

Hi Everyone, Sorry if this has been asked already, but does anyone know the part number of the bolts that attach (T30) from the switch block to the steering wheel? I was being an idiot and unscrewed them using a T27 and ended up damaging the threads. I have EPC open but I see no actual code...

Bizarre situation. i have an eclass 220d 2016. lovely car. Suspension has been squeaking on and off for 12 months so know that there is a problem. Had its MOT on monday and failed - needing new steering column and new suspension arms (both sides). Mention it to a friend who is a mechanic. he...

Hello, While replacing my 300e's front struts, lower ball joints and tie rods, I've run into a problem. I got the outer tie rod ball joint removed, but I can't get the inner one off. Even when using the proper tool. I tried hitting it with a hammer to no avail (it was a stupid last resort). My...

Hello all, For the past couple of weeks I have been working to fix a 2002 E320 4matic. The car has a huge issue that occurs within minutes of driving; that being, the ABS, ESP, BAS lights all come on, the steering wheel shifts to an off angle despite continuing to drive (mostly) straight...

B class 11-2007 w245 150 petrol manual. Recently I can hear a hissing noise inside the cabin when I turn the wheels only to right and only while in motion. Also that sound is only present and loud when the AC is on. Sound comes from the vents near the glass . Tho I’m not sure if it comes from...

Hello SLK drivers , First of all, please excuse my bad English, I sometimes work with a translator because I'm from Germany. I drive a 2012 SLK 250 CDI with 7g Tronic in fire opal and have a few questions regarding noises from the steering and the shifting behavior or the display of the rev...

Hey all, OK, so I am trying to put a wheel from a 1994 (I think) into my 1991. The contact ring fits in physicaslly but does not align properly. I read I can get a contact ring from a 94 and up - mercedes part # 1244640228 I see how in theory this will owrk, but this does not have the horn...

Hey all looks like my wife's 2010 ML350 power steering pump is getting weak and needs a R&R got a quote from dealer for $1600 and my indy is saying 600 to 1000. However I want to do it myself. Is there a DIY guide for W164? Do I need any special tools? How can I determine which is the right...

I've got a '78 280CE which is experiencing that common steering box leak. The options are pay through the proverbial to buy a new one of spend a fraction of that by buying a seal kit and resealing it myself. Does anyone have a technical manual from removal from the car to disassembling and...

Can the garage cause my Steering column lock to fail during a body repair? My car was run into while parked, causing damage to the from right corner panel and door. After body repairs, the dealership garage tells me that my steering column lock failed due to normal circumstances. I’ve never had...

Hey guys, Now that my swap is done and car is running fine, i'm looking into suspension modifications to improve the ride and handling. I'm finding that all the parts on my 560SEC are original and given that the odometer just hit 290K miles, i may have to start replacing original parts that...

Hi! i’m new here and I’ve looked through 35+ pages and searched my problem to see if I could get the answer somewhere. But since I can’t find it I wanted to see if someone could help me. I just made, what I can see, a great deal. I bought a W140 400SE from 92 for almost no money at all. It...

Hello everyone. I noticed in my 2008 E350 that when I sitting still in park or my foot on the brake I get a thump sound. I took it to my mechanic who specializes in MB. They told my the steering column was bad and it had a lot of play. Also my A/C is not cooling properly. I was billed for a...

Hi everyone...... looking for some much needed help.... I have a 2011 ML350 and recently it started being stiff on occasions to steer. When it happens - its a very short time, just as your about to turn the wheel you feel a resistance and then it releases. To give you an idea of how often, I’d...

G’day All, I have a 97 S210 E320 which is leaking fluid from the boots. Obviously the source is internal at the end of the rack. I have not been able to find a schematic or advice on how to and what seals to buy and replace. I am not in a position to replace the rack yet can spin a spanner...

Hi everyone, My uncle has a 2001 ML320 and I have been trying to help him get it road-worthy again. One of the problems is power steering. At idle, there's a slight whirring sound, but the wheel turns fine (whether in park or drive). But when you give it a little gas (2000+rpm), the wheel...