As a general rule, the SLS system should be flushed every two years....I found that out the hardway. It is not a well documented maintenance item.

The power steering pump may be a factor in the problems you are experiencing?

If the nitro cells have failed, you would feel it...very harsh going over things like Railroad tracks...I had a hydraulic ram fail and it was very noticable over washboard roads.

Get it in and take advantage of the warranty situation.

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Bryan Harter
1992 500E Smoke Silver
2002 CLK55 AMG Cab Silver/Black
2001 Harley Fatboy - Pearl White
2004 F150 FX4 Silver/Grey
1969 GTO Liberty Blue
1956 F100 Black