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Originally posted by meltedpanda
The manual indicates that one inch of play at the steeering wheel is normal. However this is the far end of normal and as you indicate annoying.
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The manual says that?!?!? That's wacky.
When I first talked to the mechanic (Sig at MBI Motors in Portland, a real nice guy who helped me pick the right MBZ to buy) about the problem, his first response was "Have you ever driven a Mercedes before, son?"
I chuckled and said no, but that I didn't think that kind of play was normal or safe, for that matter.
Since this really only seems to be detectable at speeds about 20-25 MPH, how would one tell if the steering box is bad while parked or on a lift?
How much labor is involved in replacing the steering box?
Thanks!