Mercedes Power Steering Reservoir Leak Fix DIY
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Find and fix that nasty power steering leak. It's going to get worse.
This repair was done on a 2006 - 2010 ML350
Power Steering Reservoir Reseal
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Thank you for taking the time to post this video.
Thank you for taking the time to post really helpful tutorials on SLK 230's, the MAF sensor helped me a lot. Much appreciated :)
+David John (Tempest) Glad the video helped you.
I just have to thank you for this video and others I have use to fix my 06 ML 350.
Really great video.
My friend's ML430 is leaking power steering fluid like crazy. There was power steering fluid everywhere so i couldn't tell. I've cleaned the engine and need to see where it's coming from now. I thought the hoses at the radiator connection but the drip is higher up and splattering onto the radiator when the pully underneath the reservoir spins.
I'll try the paper towel method to see if I can pinpoint.
Another appreciative learner here, thankyou.
What a great and simple way to find the leak.
That was an awesome video... and great work on the process of elimination you used to pinpoint the leak! My neighbor was a head tech overseas for Mercedes and states that I have a PS fluid leak as well but says that I don't need to replace that seal since my old fluid has become so thin it is just pushing past the seal. New fluid is thicker. He brought some over and the difference between new and old fluid is pretty amazing. I might change the seal for good measure but it may not be necessary, I'm told.
That's good to know. Can you ask him if they're any good ways of getting the old fluid out? Thanks
@@iRepairAutos , Thanks for this PS video. I have w164 3.0 diesel but similar PS. To change the old PS fluid I drained from the return rubber house. Using 3T lifter I lifted using spot in the middle of the front suspension ON THE STEAL FRAME UNDER THE ENGINE so you can not twist or damage the suspension and your two wheels should be in the air. That way you can make FULL Left and right turns while engine OFF. You should put the return rubber line in to an old plastic bottle so you ca see fresh fluid coming on. I used MB fluid which is expensive here circa $35. Had 2 bottles but you can use one and refilled the PS tank. 1ST THING IS TO CLOSE WITH TAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE PS TANK RETURN LINE AFTER TAKING OFF THE RUBBER LINE OFF IT!!!!! Then fill to the top PS tank w NEW fluid and you make FULL LEFT AND FULL RIGHT TURNS. Keeping the return rubber line in to the bottle goes the old dirty PS fluid. This can be done UNTILL FRESH FLUID SEEN. Keep the tank full so you prevent air going into the PS!!! I made 10 or 15 Left full and right turns on one place w/ wheels In the air (easiest way for the PS system and me :) and had the system refreshed and old fluid out. Reverse procedure for the return line and it's old clip. Fill the PS system to correct level between Min and Max (TO THE COLD LEVEL MARKER WHICH I HAVE ON MY STICK COLD/HOT)while car level dripped ON GRAUND LEVEL AND make it very slowly using 5-10ml till reaching normal PS liquid level. You can easily went to the MAX AND ABOVE LEVEL w 10ml PS liquid. If you refill above MAX level you should take out some PS liquid w/ medical injection or something else!!! Start the engine and make few FULL LEFT AND FULL RIGHT TURNS ON THE JACK W/ WHEELS IN THE AIR. That way you can hear the PS pump which can make metal noise due to some air BUT if this is the case do not worry. Make L and R FULL turns and you will empty the air from the PS system. My mistakes were I dropped PS fluid from the tank due to missing closing w/ tape the bottom return hole on the tank! Also I filled over the MAX and drained some PS from the tank twice (here why you guys can use 1l only :) I hope you can flush PS system yourself and record it :) Hope info Is useful for you. Stay safe. Regards Dobi
Great video and full of valuable information. Got to do mine this weekend. Wish me luck 😂😁👍
Great video - It helped me a lot and made my life a little bit more easy to isolate the PS leakage.
Thanks
Hi Quincy - Glad this helped you. That leak progressively gets worse and its a really easy fix. Not to mention the mess it makes until it's fixed and the cost of the power steering fluid.
Exceptional video as always!!
How did you get the retaining clip off ? Mine is really stuck
Hi i own a 1997 mercedes benz E 420 ,but the car is made in germany and there is
no such bolt on the front to remove and also there is a metal plate in front of the power steering reservoir.
the reservoir is behind that plate and there is no bolts seen in front to take the plate off.
Please advice!
Thank you
Sam
Great video. Is this applicable to a 2006 CLK350? And is the part# for the new gasket/seal the same as the Amazon link you supplied in the comments below? Thanks, Larry
hey there thanks for the very helpful video. is there a part number for that o-ring gasket?
thank you so much good video
Thanks.Have a 2000 55. My steering is very stiff been that way for a while. Its steerable once moving. Its not smooth at all. Anybody has an idea what it can be?
The fix was just the o ring?
I have a Mercedes 2010 350e and I took it to the shop. I was smelling a burning smell and a very slight sqeak sometimes when I would turn sharp. They told me that the reservoir was empty, they filled it up and said that they could not find a leak. It's been a couple of weeks and I am starting to smell it again. Can you please give me any suggestions. Thank you
thank you for the video, any idea what power steering fluid is for a 2007 GL450? some say ATF and others say CHF 11S ,,,thanks for the help
+Alfredo A G call the dealership and ask for parts dept. Give them your vin# and they will tell you exactly which one you need.
Nice thank you
I have a 2003 ML 350 it has a leak. I think its coming from the seal. I may try to replace the seal myself. Great Video!
It's most likely she seal. Its hard to reach but definitely doable. Good luck.
You should give it a go... and make a video :)
help my oil filter housing is leaking ? i bealry even drive my c280 07 latey why ?
Hey how's it going I own a Mercedes-Benz ml350 2005 and I got a few codes I need more understanding on one was c1173 N49 ( steering angle sensor ) Plausibility error 2- c1172 N49 ( steering angle sensor ) internal fault 3- c 1170 N49 ( steering angle sensor ) zero point variation I definitely could use some real help so I can fix it also I forgot to my driver side wheel starts to almost wobble thanks alot pete
Whats the part number how do u Oder that seal
Hi there, can you post a link to where I could buy the gasket? Thanks for a very informative video.
Here is the link to the correct part: amzn.to/2io9rd7
Thanks for posting. The most difficult part is getting to, removing and replacing the clip. I'm curious as to why you didn't film that portion.. Could you further clarify this part? Thanks so much.
I couldn't get the camera in there. Really tight space and requires two hands. I couldn't even look at what i was doing. I had to feel around a bit. Thanks for the feedback.
Was it causing a whining noise?
My power steering pump is not working its a compressor 210 mercedes 1998
Can it be fixed family please help me
I have a 2007 jeep liberty with the same problem,i bought the pump thinking that it was cracked but it was From that oring, put a new ring and it was good for year now it started to leak again, I didn't have a locking ring , do thin it should have one? thx.
If your reservoir has a slot for the locking ring then yes it needs one. Your jeep dealer should have that part for less than $5.00 Good luck!
Thanks, I will check with them .to me it seems that the male in is just a bit short.
How are doing these days Keith ?
great video
what did you use is it a rubber washer
New rubber washers
Question what if I have no leak still sounds like it not getting enough power steering when I turn it make noise? What could it be
It could be low on fluid. If not, it was low at one point and is now making that noise from some damage. It could also have air bubbles in the system that need to be bled out.
that's a better one. I wish I had seen this 2 years ago when mine was leaking.
+Pools - I dreaded fixing this one when it started last winter because of the cold. It was only a few drops a week, but got worse recently and I bit the bullet and did it.
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How do you remove that clip? I can't seem to reach it
+Danny Ortiz I use a flat head screw driver to reach in and pop it out. Once you get it off you will realize how easy it is to come off but much harder to get back on. Good luck (patience and determination and you will get it off and on)
Anyone have the part number for the C-clip aka the "WhereTF did that F'n clip go"
HAHAHAHA This would be me too hahahah
Hi
I have Mercedes Benz GL450 Power Steering, when i do parallel parking very hard to turn. but i drive straight is ok. Why? Thanks.
It could be low power steering fluid. Does it make a different sound when you turn the steering wheel all the way left or right?
No sound, when i all the way left or right.
Thanks
@@iRepairAutos that's my problem with my ML320. What could be?
Wish I'd have watched this before trying this, cracked the plastic connection to the pump which the ring was clipped over :(
Sorry to hear that. New reservoirs are fitted to new pumps. So make sure you match up the part to your vin number.
What’s the new gasket called to order it?
power-steering reservoir gasket or rubber bushing.
iRepair Autos thank you sir