Nick,

See if number below is the correct part for the rack, a new one is $817.

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Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
1634600425 $1,090.00 $0.00 $817.50
Steering - Steering gear & linkage - Steering gear
STEERING GEAR, ML320, ML430 1998 - 2001

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The quote you got locally for the rack sounds about right at over twice the MSRP for the part. Not sure about the number of hours they charge for the job. The price of the power steering pump is probably a lot less too, if you really need one.

Do you have to use a lift to do this job? Is that why you couldn't get it out?