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11-27-2005, 05:22 PM
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'96 C220 - Steering Wheel play
The steering wheel on our C220 has some play in the wheel, meaning the wheel can be moved to the left or right before the wheels actually turn, vehicle on or off - Had my girlfriend turn the wheel back and forth, within the range of play and the tie rod ends do not move - while looking under the hood quickly the situation appears to be at the joint before the steering box - anyone experience similar symptoms? Is itthe steering box or the joint from the steering input shaft to the steering box - It's been like this essentially ever since we've acquired the car - Initially I thought it may be the tie-rod ends, but those were replaced within the last few thousand miles
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11-27-2005, 05:26 PM
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Is the play present at all steering wheel angles, or is it just when the wheels are not centered? There should be at least around 1 inch of play in the wheel when the wheels are turned and much less play when the wheels are centered. If the box itself has a significant amont of play (more than 1 inch) then it may need a slight adjustment.
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Ali Al-Chalabi 2001 CLK55 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel 2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record
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11-27-2005, 05:28 PM
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Doesn't matter how the wheel is turned, same thing in any position the wheel may be
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#dieselFLEET --------------- '97 E300 '99 E300 Last edited by michakaveli; 11-27-2005 at 08:29 PM.
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