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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 04:53 PM
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Vibration when turning

Hi I have a 2013 e350 4matic with the v6 engine, lately I notice that whenever I'm making a turn at anything lower that 20 mph the car vibrates, I check under it and around the tires and everything looks fine, it only happens at low speeds, either way I turn still vibrates, does anyone know what to look for or what I'm looking at, thank you
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 01:18 AM
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Check your Power Steering fluid level. Mine was low when it started doing the same thing. The vibration went away but 3 months later the Power steering pump went bad (front seal and bearing). Lost about a quart of $25 MB fluid. Hope yours isn't the problem? New pump is $375 plus fluid and installation. about 2 hours?
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by toledotom
Check your Power Steering fluid level. Mine was low when it started doing the same thing. The vibration went away but 3 months later the Power steering pump went bad (front seal and bearing). Lost about a quart of $25 MB fluid. Hope yours isn't the problem? New pump is $375 plus fluid and installation. about 2 hours?


Power steering on these cars is electric.


I would check the power steering motor for loose insulation. I had to tape up mine because the factory wire insulation was coming apart, and may allow water intrusion.
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 08:28 AM
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Power steering on these cars is electric.
Not all of them. See attached.
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 09:33 AM
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2013 does have direct steer. Since this is a 4matic most likely transfer case try this: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post8493244
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 09:02 AM
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check your main battery voltage; should be 12.5v or higher when sitting in gaarge in morning;
electric steerng can be erratic at low speeds if battery is going bad or battery connections need tightening.
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 11:21 AM
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I believe the '10 and '11 models have a power steering pump and the '12 thru '16 have electric.
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As it was mentioned already.............. Most likely is your 4matic system. Have it check by an expert.
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