tbuix3

hi guys i have a 2004 ml 350. when the car is on parked, and i moved the steering wheel left and right it would make a winding noise. could this be the axel or power steering fluid? where is the power steering fluid located under the hood?

mbtechny

p/s res is located left front of the engine. you will have to pull the cover off the engine and you will see a black cap in front of the left (drivers side) valve cover. unscrew it and the cover will come off with a small stick on it oil should be at max. if its not refill with fluid and check for leaks. p/s hose on the radiator also may have fallen off. look at the left side of radiator in front of the res and check the hoses, there is a recall for this.

tbuix3

there is no more fluid. im going to fill it. how do i check for leak? do i let the engine run? and what do i do since there is a recall now. thanks!

mbtechny

fill the fluid. let the car run. if its the pump it will take a few days to empty out. if its the hose trust me you will know.