C55 AMG lose ATF liquid
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Hi
If the leak is coming from the steering rack, there is a repair kit available from dealer. However, if you have play on the rack I suggest a new rack.
I see ATF fluid on the thrust arm, is it not coming from the banjo bolts at power steering pump?
If the leak is coming from the steering rack, there is a repair kit available from dealer. However, if you have play on the rack I suggest a new rack.
I see ATF fluid on the thrust arm, is it not coming from the banjo bolts at power steering pump?
Last edited by Design4111; May 24, 2020 at 02:40 PM.
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I can't really tell where the leak is from your photos, but you're taking photos of an area far too forward to be a leaky trans I think.
Do you have any looseness in the steering when turning? The rack can go bad and it's $$ to replace. I managed to find a used one for just over $100, but a remanufactured one is around $600.
Do you have any looseness in the steering when turning? The rack can go bad and it's $$ to replace. I managed to find a used one for just over $100, but a remanufactured one is around $600.
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With the friendly mechanic checked the bellows and the loss of liquid is out there (ATF).
I think the 245 35 R18 tires installed by the previous owner upgraded the account to steering rack. I'll have to replace them with 225 40 R18.
I think the 245 35 R18 tires installed by the previous owner upgraded the account to steering rack. I'll have to replace them with 225 40 R18.
Last edited by pttk; Sep 19, 2014 at 11:42 AM. Reason: Add photo
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