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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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2003 C200K
need help! Re:rack and pinion

rack and pinion went bad! need part number Any help will be appreciated..

Year:2003
Model: C200K (w203)

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Where are you? C200 not USA

These are what I have for LHD/RHD

2034601100 001 L STEERING BOX ASSEMBLY
2034601300 001 L STEERING BOX ASSEMBLY PARAMETRIC STEERING
2034602500 001 R STEERING BOX ASSEMBLY
2034602700 001 R STEERING BOX ASSEMBLY PARAMETRIC STEERING

Yours is likely a pre facelift car. At facelift steering ratio was changed to be more direct.

Need to take your VIN number to a dealer to establish which rack you have.

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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This might help if you intend DIY

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Part numbers are handy for sure but do you have any idea what this costs, like 3,000 in the U.S. and that's just the part, not labor. If it were me, I would check around and see if someone can rebuild yours or sells rebuilt units or scour a salvage yard for a used one.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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Wise advice - if you have this option. Racks are cheaper than $3000 outside the US but it depends where.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mono6
...rack and pinion went bad!...
What is the symptom for your bad rack and pinion? How did you check it?
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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What is the symptom for your bad rack and pinion? How did you check it?
in my case, ATF fluids spills all over the place (under the vehicle)..saw the leak coming out directly from the rack and pinion..

Thanks for all the tips and ideas..
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There is a troublesome nipple on the powersteering where one of the pipes enters the body of the R&P. Suggest you check that first. It might just be the pipe union that is at fault.
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