Power Steering Maintenance
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Power Steering Maintenance
So I'm going through the home stretch of my "to-do" list for the car and one of the things is to do a power steering "flush."
A few questions:
A few questions:
- Has anyone gotten this done at a dealer/shop? Cost?
- Do post-facelift models have a power steering filter? Apparently I've read that some w202s have the old-style round metal reservoir with the round filter and some having the plastic box reservoir (what I have) and apparently no mention of a filter. I searched online for a 1998 w202 power steering filter and got pics of several different filters, so I'm confused.
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I have the black plastic power steering container on my car.
I beleive these don't have a filter inside.
I once bought a Mann roundish metal filter, when I had my power steering oil changed, I was told there was no filter inside, and still at the parts shop they said round filter for power steering is for my car??
I took it back no use for me.
I beleive these don't have a filter inside.
I once bought a Mann roundish metal filter, when I had my power steering oil changed, I was told there was no filter inside, and still at the parts shop they said round filter for power steering is for my car??
I took it back no use for me.
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I have also a small clear glassed filter which should be plugged into on of the oil lines to filter the particles. I have not installed it but will try and find it and make a photo tomorrow
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I have the black plastic power steering container on my car.
I beleive these don't have a filter inside.
I once bought a Mann roundish metal filter, when I had my power steering oil changed, I was told there was no filter inside, and still at the parts shop they said round filter for power steering is for my car??
I took it back no use for me.
I beleive these don't have a filter inside.
I once bought a Mann roundish metal filter, when I had my power steering oil changed, I was told there was no filter inside, and still at the parts shop they said round filter for power steering is for my car??
I took it back no use for me.
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Now I haven't seen that one before, just the small round one (looks like a cookie) and a long skinny cylindrical one (think of the one above on a diet, then stretched out). So 3 different filters? Yowza!
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A word of precaution...
This is NOT an OE part. It is aftermarket and designed to catch the metal filings in the hydraulic oil. The instructions also mention that the filter should be changed every 12 months or 20k kms. It seems it can also be fitted in the auto transmission hydraulic systems too
This is NOT an OE part. It is aftermarket and designed to catch the metal filings in the hydraulic oil. The instructions also mention that the filter should be changed every 12 months or 20k kms. It seems it can also be fitted in the auto transmission hydraulic systems too
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A word of precaution...
This is NOT an OE part. It is aftermarket and designed to catch the metal filings in the hydraulic oil. The instructions also mention that the filter should be changed every 12 months or 20k kms. It seems it can also be fitted in the auto transmission hydraulic systems too
This is NOT an OE part. It is aftermarket and designed to catch the metal filings in the hydraulic oil. The instructions also mention that the filter should be changed every 12 months or 20k kms. It seems it can also be fitted in the auto transmission hydraulic systems too
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Ok, just did a search and came across a short blurb in an old issue of STAR:
So basically, 2 different reservoirs (round one with round filter; box with no filter). It's odd that the box w/ no filter was for 1999+ yet my 1998 has it.
Edit: Forum link/article excerpt.
Following is a summary of the often-neglected maintenance items on M-B automobiles.
Power Steering fluid and filter change
M-B service called out for the power steering (PS) system usually consists of simply checking and topping up the fluid level. No mention is made in M-B maintenance documents to change the fluid or the filter. (M-B did away with the PS filter as a cost saving measure in late 1999). The power steering on your Mercedes Benz is a simple hydraulic system that uses automatic transmission fluid or M-B special PS fluid. As the miles go by, the fluid becomes contaminated with wear metals, moisture and dirt. In my experience, earlier models with a PS filter in the reservoir seem to have fewer problems with the PS system than the newer models without this important feature. The filter part # for these earlier systems is 000 466 16 04 – (about the size of a hockey puck).
Fluid and filter change is relatively easy – I use a “feed and bleed” technique which involves running the engine to pump fluid through the system into a container while pouring new fluid into the reservoir. When new clean fluid emerges from the drain hose, shut off the engine, install a new filter, and top up the fluid level – you’re done.
Power Steering fluid and filter change
M-B service called out for the power steering (PS) system usually consists of simply checking and topping up the fluid level. No mention is made in M-B maintenance documents to change the fluid or the filter. (M-B did away with the PS filter as a cost saving measure in late 1999). The power steering on your Mercedes Benz is a simple hydraulic system that uses automatic transmission fluid or M-B special PS fluid. As the miles go by, the fluid becomes contaminated with wear metals, moisture and dirt. In my experience, earlier models with a PS filter in the reservoir seem to have fewer problems with the PS system than the newer models without this important feature. The filter part # for these earlier systems is 000 466 16 04 – (about the size of a hockey puck).
Fluid and filter change is relatively easy – I use a “feed and bleed” technique which involves running the engine to pump fluid through the system into a container while pouring new fluid into the reservoir. When new clean fluid emerges from the drain hose, shut off the engine, install a new filter, and top up the fluid level – you’re done.
Edit: Forum link/article excerpt.
Last edited by importfan21; Dec 18, 2012 at 08:55 AM.
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Ok, just did a search and came across a short blurb in an old issue of STAR:
So basically, 2 different reservoirs (round one with round filter; box with no filter). It's odd that the box w/ no filter was for 1999+ yet my 1998 has it.
Edit: Forum link/article excerpt.
So basically, 2 different reservoirs (round one with round filter; box with no filter). It's odd that the box w/ no filter was for 1999+ yet my 1998 has it.
Edit: Forum link/article excerpt.
The link and article is a real eye opener.....
Thanks for sharing 
I also noted that the MBCA technical director George Murphy drives a C43!!!!!!
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LOCATION OF POWER STEERING FLUID FILTER??? R230
Just got '05 SL 65. Really dumb question. I see the ABC fluid filler cap in front of drivers side suspension tower. Where do I find the fluid filler cap and filter for the power steering system??? Dealership said I needed to change filter, but would prefer to do it myself as opposed to getting charged 1 hr labor.
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JD
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Just got '05 SL 65. Really dumb question. I see the ABC fluid filler cap in front of drivers side suspension tower. Where do I find the fluid filler cap and filter for the power steering system??? Dealership said I needed to change filter, but would prefer to do it myself as opposed to getting charged 1 hr labor.
Thanks
JD
Thanks
JD
