Hey guys,

im picking up a MAVAL complete rack and pinion assembly (SKU#: W0133-1913265)
is there anything else i should consider replacing at the same time???
-inner tie rods (i think there included)

also there's a note that says

Fit Note: without speed sensitive power steering

does that affect anything??

any responses will be helpful, i would like to order the part by the end of the week

thanks guys

 

My first question would be: why are you replacing the steering rack?

Second concern is, I had my steering rack replaced recently because the speed sensitive valve failed (there's a thread on here somewhere about the issue). But all C55's have the speed sensitive steering (AKA variable assist steering) so you MUST get a speed sensitive steering rack. You CAN install a standard steering rack, but the steering will be really, really stiff. You could still drive it but there's no way you could drive the car like it's meant to be driven (hard cornering).

So I guess my advice is, make sure you don't have a speed sensitive steering system or you don't want to buy this part.

 

You need to verify if your car has parametric steering or not. NOT all C55's have speed sensitive steering. If they did, I wouldn't have needed to retrofit it. It was suppose to be an option that was never offered on the USA cars. i notice that you are in Montreal - so it may be different for Canadian cars. The valve on the steering rack is sold separately - so if it fails you don't need to change the rack.

PML is option code 213. Look for that on your plate or VIN decode to determine if you have it. The other way is to look for the solenoid and wiring harness leading to the ESP/ABS ECU.

 

Thanks guys,
in the end i will be rebuilding the original one,
i have a 2002 c32,
i will be checking the vin either way to verify if i have this feature.