Steering rack
10-25-2014, 11:19 AM
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W164 ML550 4matic
Steering rack
Hello fellow MB'ers. New to the forums..
I have a 2008 W164 ML 550 4matic that i need an opinion about. She has 48k miles on it and i only put an average of 8k per year. Just recently, the steering rack has begun to leak
Is this normal wear? has anyone heard of problems in this part before? I am looking at replacing it, and can not decide if i want to try it myself.. Steering pump looks fine..
Any thoughts and opinions are quite welcome
Kind of sadden that the rack only lasted 48k miles..
Look forward to meeting new peeps, and sharing information…
Thanks all, Cheerio!!
I have a 2008 W164 ML 550 4matic that i need an opinion about. She has 48k miles on it and i only put an average of 8k per year. Just recently, the steering rack has begun to leak
Is this normal wear? has anyone heard of problems in this part before? I am looking at replacing it, and can not decide if i want to try it myself.. Steering pump looks fine..Any thoughts and opinions are quite welcome
Kind of sadden that the rack only lasted 48k miles..Look forward to meeting new peeps, and sharing information…
Thanks all, Cheerio!!
01-13-2015, 08:29 PM
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It is common for these racks to leak. However if the input shaft seal is the source of the leak and the side seals are ok, MB provides a repair kit to fix this. It does require a bit of labor to do so, but can be done. If your side seal and or input shaft are leaking you better off with a rack replacement.
01-14-2015, 07:45 AM
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2008 ML320CDI
Just had mine replaced 2 weeks ago, estimate was $2000.00, I was slightly out of my CPO warranty, MB picked up 75% of the cost, so it only cost me $500.00.
