rhettnashmb

Noticed a sound coming from inside when I turned the steering wheel a couple of days ago. Yesterday, it got worse, and I noticed a slight resistance in the turning. It did it while moving and at stop. The noise sounds exactly like when you use paper towel and windex on glass with a little pressure!!! Got in this morning, drove to work- gone for the entire ride!! Any ideas?? It was pretty audible when it occured, that is why I am concern.
thanks-

EdzBenz

Check your power steering fluid levels

kevins e55

had the same exact problem and it just went away it was akward

MB Fanatic

this is a common problem. There is some sort of seal within the steering column that goes bad. Take it to the dealer and see if they will fic it for you. In many instances entire steering columns have to be replaced.

rhettnashmb

I have 3000 miles til service B at indie. Either way, if it persist or not, will get it looked at. Getting the seal replaced prob $$$$. Will give an update on this at that time!
thanks again guys!

gujupimpster89@

ya i had that prob too, i the power steering fluid was low, so check that.

rhettnashmb

forgive my ignorance, but is there a specific /brand/type of steering fluid that is preferred or recommended for the w210 model ???
thanks!

E320Star

come on all... it is winter now .. off course the steering will start squeaking ... it shoudl go away in the summer thu !! These things are ment to keep the dealers busy in winter days and makign the $$$

sts15

I agree with star. I had this last year, took it to my indie who could not find the noise. Sure enough, when I got the car the noise was gone. Has stayed gone until about a week ago. It is back but will go away again I am sure. If someone replaced a steering column I think they got ripped off for this. The noise sounds to me like the leather is rubbing and there may be weather related expansion going on.

sts15

I agree with star. I had this last year, took it to my indie who could not find the noise. Sure enough, when I got the car the noise was gone. Has stayed gone until about a week ago. It is back but will go away again I am sure. If someone replaced a steering column I think they got ripped off for this. The noise sounds to me like the leather is rubbing and there may be weather related expansion going on.

rhettnashmb

You are exactly right, we have had some very cold weather lately (looks like most of the US has) and that is when it started. But, non-the-less, it sounds like it is within the steering column, not a "rubbing" sound, very audible/annoying- it has came back. Also, if this "weather expansion" is the cause, I cannot believe this is MB quality. Come on, my 89' CRX in college had almost 50k more miles on it, and not a squeek!
One more thing- there has been another sound, that has started since the cold has krept up, within the motor. Sounds like a loose belt, only in the morning start up,- intermediatly and disapates once warmed. ?? if this would have to do with it (steering pump??). Either way, going to get it looked at during the service B, have 92 k on her. Hope E320 Star is right!
thanks guys-

Bossman123

I have the same noise. My mechanic told me it was the power steering pump filter needing replacement. It's been absent (the noise) for a few weeks so I've kinda forgotten it. Gotta love MB, always something going on with the car to keep you in a slight panic.

dan_cobb

I was told it was a seal that helps block out the outside noise and weather where the steering shaft goes through the firewall.
It doesn't suposedly require any lubrication, but once the stars align themselves properly, the thing squawks like a baby seal when you turn the wheel at low speed.
It may be contained within the steering column or around it, I don't know for sure. I know the service manager at my dealership encouraged me to forget about it instead of paying his guys to fool with it and possibly make it worse. It happens quite rarely now, so perhaps the seal slowly wears or something like that.
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