no coolant leaking, but the water pump is going to get replaced this summer along with the coolant, T-stat and hoses as maintenance.

I think I am going to replace the PS fluid to see if it helps. I noticed a power steering filter listed as a part but I am not sure how to change that.

As for the fluid I will suck out what I can multiple times while turning the wheel lock to lock several times.

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1999 E300 TD 190,000
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