Own a 1979 300sd (w116) and need to replace the steering coupler.

The dealer sales it for approximately $200.00.

Not sure who makes the dealer part but are there any good after market steering couplers and which manufactures should I stay away from?

Steering rattles like crazy

Please advise

In the archives there is a member that developed a way to improve them. Maybe even repair them. I am not recommending anything but should be worth at least a look.

I would try steering coupler in the archives.

There was a member that developed a way to modify them or repair them. I would look up steering coupler in the site archives.

I do not recommend anything as it is also a safety issue perhaps. I also suspect the part number may cross reference to a lot of models of the era. Well at least before rack and pinion steering was used by them

. So a good part from a junkyard gas car with low millage might help. They do not wear out easily.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/289876-116-steering-coupler-$6-00-upgrade.html

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