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V-Class3 generations with first production year 1996......
V 230, V 280, V 200 CDI, V 220 CDI; Vito: Vito F 108 CDI, Vito F 110 CDI, Vito F 112 CDI, Vito F 113, Vito F 114; Marco Polo: Vito MP 108 CDI, Vito MP 110 CDI, Vito MP 112 CDI, Vito MP 113, Vito MP 114; Sprinter James Cook
Got it working a few weeks ago!
I stripped the part from the car and had a good look at it.
The electric steering rack, unlike some BMW models does not have a tension system.
I fitted the belt and fitted the steering rack motor leaving the 3 retaining bolts slightly loose.
This allows for quite a bit of movement on the motor itself. Using a simple wedge (very unscientifically) between the motor and the rack to tention the belt, and then tightening the three bolts secured the unit in place.
MB only sells the steering rack as a unit for R58000.00 ($3000), the steering belt from a supplier in China cost $14.00 CRAZY!
03-15-2020, 07:21 AM
