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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Strange steering feel on '08 e350 with sport, does anyone else have it
at parking lot speeds, when I turn the wheel slightly off center in either direction i feel a slight clunk through the steering wheel, almost like the wheel is slightly loose on the hub, or there is some play somewhere in the steering linkage. The feeling goes away at higher speeds. Has anyone noticed that same?

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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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No - I haven't noticed this in my car. I'll check tomorrow when I take my car out.
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Yep. Had this issue on the 07 E350.. It was some bushing in the steering wheel that had to be fixed.
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So, is this a common thing, and if so, what is the technical term i should use when I take it in to the dealer?

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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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No such issue on my end.
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Originally Posted by GBQM
at parking lot speeds, when I turn the wheel slightly off center in either direction i feel a slight clunk through the steering wheel, almost like the wheel is slightly loose on the hub, or there is some play somewhere in the steering linkage. The feeling goes away at higher speeds. Has anyone noticed that same? Rick
You could mention DTB P-B-46.40/53 this may be due to contact between the steering mounting plate and the subframe. To remedy dealer will install washers between the steering mounting plate and subframe.
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
You could mention DTB P-B-46.40/53 this may be due to contact between the steering mounting plate and the subframe. To remedy dealer will install washers between the steering mounting plate and subframe.
Just pulled out the paper work and bam ^^^^ same thing was written on it..
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Originally Posted by AndrewAZ
Just pulled out the paper work and bam ^^^^ same thing was written on it..
I have a 7/07 build '08, I wonder if this bulletin applies, or if it was running change and already incorporated in to my car. Anyone know?

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Originally Posted by GBQM
I have a 7/07 build '08, I wonder if this bulletin applies, or if it was running change and already incorporated in to my car. Anyone know?

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No clue if your having the problem then get it fixed. The 07 350 that had this issue was an end of 06 build.
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I have a 7/07 build '08, I wonder if this bulletin applies
DTB was released JAN07 however I would not take for granted that the fix was installed during production because it could be a problem that for some reason does not affect every vehicle and therefore it is addressed during ownership.
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
DTB was released JAN07 however I would not take for granted that the fix was installed during production because it could be a problem that for some reason does not affect every vehicle and therefore it is addressed during ownership.
Hey guys, thanks for all of the input. I just moved over here from Audiworld, glad to see you are all as helpful and knowledgeable as those folks! I was a bit scared the online world wouldnt be as much fun with MBZ, as my past experience with Benzworld.org was ho hum.

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