disengage 4matic
10-06-2008, 07:54 PM
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I'm currently having a problem with my power steering. It has become very hard and not as responsive as before. Someone suggested that I should try disengaging my 4 matic to see if that makes a difference
10-06-2008, 08:12 PM
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has nothing to do with the other.Check your power steering pump.The three differentials are full time 4wheel drive and your ABS and electronic traction control come into play to keep the wheel that is loosing traction under control.You can not disengage it.Nor will it help your steering problem if you could.Get it checked for it will only get worse.Is the pump making noise?
10-06-2008, 08:46 PM
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no it isn't making any noise. I did notice that my belt can be displaced over 1" with the engine off but the PS pump pulley is rotating when the engine is cold started. Not sure if I should try replacing the belt to see if that fixes the issue
10-06-2008, 09:00 PM
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inch is to loose.You may just need a new belt.Routing diagram in your manual.Belt diy ,I think on benzworld.org w210 diy section.
10-07-2008, 12:28 PM
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the steering pulley is probably slipping under load when you turn the steering wheel. You may have a faulty belt tensioner. These belts dont typically stretch over size.
