Hi,

I have a 2000 ML430 with 65k miles and just did a harmonic balacer replace (the rubber ring was partially out) along with the idler puller and tensioner, since the bearings clearly sounded rough on them

Right after the fixes, I saw oil - on my nice new driveway - and immediately thought s@#t, crankshaft oil seal's leaking.

But noooooo - the leak was from what I can only describe as an overgrown banjo bolt ( with 1634600066 inscribed on it) that was on the bottom of the steering rack. There were 2 of them, each with an oil line routed to the end of the rack. It was loose enough that I could crank it a bit by hand. Not having the right size inverse-torx socket, I used a plumbers wrench ( I know, I know) to temporarily snug it up.

I looked up alldata and they did not have any info on it, not even torque specs. Has anyone seen any issues with this ? Leaks in this area ? Also, what is the socket size and what should the torque be ?

thanks,
Nand

Yeah, benz knows about that leak. There is a bulliten about it telling techs not to replace racks to fix the leak because the parts are now (they weren't initially) available seperately.

I'm not going to be at work for a week so I'm unable to look for the torque spec (35Nm i think). I'm sure someone else out there knows it.

__________________
Alex.

MB Tech
Sydney, Australia
Volvo 122S
W201 190D 2.5 manual
W202 C240
W203 C32

Alex,

Thanks, there was in fact not a lot of info ( none ) on this. I tightened it and the leak's been holding.

Nand

the proper torque is 15 nm
Ray
mercedessd@cox.net