HELP!! 300e 4-matic steering issues!!
 

Ok I am really new to steering issues on my Benz. Here is my issue.

I replaced my passenger side front tie rod assembly because I had a lot of play when i moved to wheel back and forth(about 1/4 - 1/2 inch). Now that I have replaced the tie rods I still have the play. I really have no idea what it could be, but I need to get it fixed as it is my daily driver. I could just replace everything but I really don't think that is necessary.

Please if i have not explained anything very well, let me know.

Thanks in advance for any help i get!!

Check the splines joint between the pitman arm and the steering box. I had play there on my car, quite a lot too. There's a bolt that clamps the pitman arm to the steering box axle, and this can be tightened if you're lucky.. :)

Also check the idler arm.

That is the thing on the passenger side which pivots and mimics the arc of the steering box arm.

I am betting its the idler arm.

Tom W

I will look at all of that ASAP. Here is another thing that may be related.

While driving down the road twice now i have hit small pot holes and then the steering wheel starts the shake back and forth violently. Could this be related to any of these things?