08 ML320 CDI: Which Steering Rack to buy

Mar 17, 2024 | 07:30 PM

rokrau

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2008 ML320 CDI, 2008 Jeep GC 3.0 CRD

08 ML320 CDI: Which Steering Rack to buy

Hello all.
2008 ML320 CDI VIN 4JGBB22E58A329091

I got a spraying leak from the steering rack. How do I find out which rack, with our without speed sensor I should buy?
Also, is there a good choice for an aftermarket part?
Honestly given how much work it is to change the rack, I would tent to buy OEM but oh buy, $1000 for a reman is a chuck of change.

Any help much appreciated.

--Roland

Mar 17, 2024 | 09:41 PM

Joshinator99

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ML 63 AMG

Looks like they’re ~$350.00 new from RockAuto, really not bad. I don’t know if you have the speed sensitive steering or not though.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...nd+pinion,7388

Mar 20, 2024 | 11:29 AM

C43 Fun Haver

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2015 ML63

for what i see with your vin #, you're vehicle is missing code 213 which is
213 Speed-sensitive power steering / Vario steering
Mercedes OEM part number is A164-460-05-00
Sadly not available as a rebuilt so I would price you out @ $2,120.00
sorry guy

Mar 20, 2024 | 08:55 PM

Joshinator99

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ML 63 AMG

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Originally Posted by C43 Fun Haver;[url=tel:8942960

8942960[/url]]for what i see with your vin #, you're vehicle is missing code 213 which is
213 Speed-sensitive power steering / Vario steering
Mercedes OEM part number is A164-460-05-00
Sadly not available as a rebuilt so I would price you out @ $2,120.00
sorry guy

Yeah so if he does not have the speed-sensitive steering, then it’s a no brainer to just buy a new one from Rock Auto for ~$350.00 and get on with life.

Mar 24, 2024 | 02:24 PM