power steering filter replace - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

katchung · #16 11-21-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by theshadyguy

I have a 1981 300SD and when I take the lid off of my box there is no plastic piece, just a metal collar kind of clip on top of the spring. Am I missing something inside there or do I just need to take off that clip and follow the rest? My steering wheel has about 2 inches of play, by the way.

Mine looks like yours...wondering if PO lost the plastic spring clip when changing fluids and didn't bother to get another...just bought a used pump from a junkyard for $50. will open reservoir tomorrow and see what it looks like and compare.

toomany MBZ · #17 11-22-2009, 09:43 AM

That metal spring clip is a lock ring, there were different styles.

swheele2 · #18 11-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Here's a pic of the "other" style, with the metal clip. Just wiggle that clip back and forth and the force of the spring will push it off.

Callen333 · #19 03-20-2024, 07:22 PM

Took off cover for the power steering pump to change out filter for my 83 Mercedes 380SL and to my surprise the plastic spring retainer and 10mm nut was missing. Does anyone have one to sell or where to get one as I could not find one (probably calling it my an incorrect name)