ml 350 power steering reservoir

Nov 20, 2015 | 12:13 PM

ml350

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ml 350 power steering reservoir

Hi guys,

is it common for the reservoir to fail on our ml?

Nov 20, 2015 | 12:42 PM

art_arev

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It does happen. I don't know what you mean by fail......
If there is a leak, it is the seal between the pump & the reservoir. No need to replace the reservoir, only the seal.

If it whines, it could be the diaphragm inside the reservoir. It can break. In this case you need a new reservoir + new seal.
Buying original reservoir &/or seal is very important.

Nov 20, 2015 | 01:37 PM

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how to tell if it making noise from the reservoir

Nov 21, 2015 | 02:44 PM

art_arev

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The car whines when you turn the steering wheel.

What exactly is the problem with your reservoir?

Nov 21, 2015 | 07:03 PM

ml350

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the reservoir is empty

Nov 22, 2015 | 07:13 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ml350

the reservoir is empty

If it's empty, there must be a visual indication of where the leak is.

Nov 22, 2015 | 02:35 PM

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when i started the ml this morning it was making a whinning noise,

if i fill up the reservoir it stops whinning.

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Nov 24, 2015 | 12:21 AM

ml350

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i see the fluid on the floor

Nov 25, 2015 | 05:40 PM

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art_arev

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Since you are not saying exactly were the leak is , I have to guess.....
Stick your fingers under the reservoir & see if its the source of your leak.
Second option is the hose from the steering rack to the radiator.
Were is the leak? Is it on the left side under the radiator or under the PS pump?
If it is option 1 , then get a new seal. Option 2 requires a new upgraded clamp.

Nov 26, 2015 | 09:11 AM

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the leak is not coming from the hose coming from the radiator to the steering rack. The leak coming from the area of the reservoir because i can see fluid on the power steering pump.