How To Replace & Install Standard ML55 Power Steering Pump Into SL500 SL55 SL R230 Mercedes

A brief explanation of the process of installing the standard power steering pump from a ML55 a Mercedes-Benz into a R230 platform. This procedure is done when replacing ABC with coilover suspension.
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[@genegvahle23]

Great video & help . I'm 73 apparently now ,a fairly good mechanic. 😂

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

Pretty nice dude, thanks a lot.Shouldn't be too much difference.Then doing it to a cl 500 ha?

[@goldelementautoworks]

@@ToddtheLoneDroner The CL500 requires that high pressure power steering line to be extended by removing the brace that holds it back……rear of engine.

[@IEMedia]

Hey man, Would this method work on a 2002 CL? Or would I need the reservoir thats for it, meaning (the small one that sits on top) it doesn’t look like it would fit, and this method seems easy enough.

[@goldelementautoworks]

@@IEMedia you need the reservoir that’s sits on top of standard pump. I just sent the links to your other comment.

[@thomaslibonati]

Why can’t you use the standard non ABC reservoir that would have come on an E500 or something? Does it get in the way of some CL specific part or something? Doing this to a 2002 CL500 and can’t figure out why there would be a difference. I just need to figure out everything I need to buy.

[@goldelementautoworks]

@@thomaslibonati For the CL…..you CAN use the standard reservoir. Here you go. Make sure to buy the metal clip as well.
Reservoir…….
www.goldelementautoworks.com/product-page/mercedes-r230-w220-w203-w208-w209-w211-power-steering-reservoir-seal-ring
Clip……
www.goldelementautoworks.com/product-page/genuine-power-steering-reservoir-retaining-clip-for-mercedes-2000-2015

[@thomaslibonati]

@@goldelementautoworks sweet, that’s what I thought. I was confused because I know it’s the same engine as my E500. I still have to contend with the factory line that is too short. Do you know if it’s possible to get a junkyard line from an E500 or S430/500 without ABC??

[@goldelementautoworks]

@@thomaslibonati No…..the factory high pressure line is long enough. There’s a clamp/brace that holds it back. Behind the engine. Remove that and it just reaches the pump.

[@thomaslibonati]

@@goldelementautoworks OK, wonderful. Thank you for the responses. I am a truck driver over the road and I am trying to order everything I need to have at home when I get there. Buying this car when I get back home. ABC is completely completely dead and flooding the ground… I want to get a traditional pump in place and have everything sealed up so I can work on getting it to stay running without fluid slinging everywhere and burning out the ABC pump that I could sell online for good money. Wish me luck.

[@goldelementautoworks]

@@thomaslibonati Good job. I completely understand. Are you removing the lines and valve blocks also? They sell for good money too. I’m here for you if you need assistance. I come along with purchasing from my website. 👌🏾

[@Vitaliyhh-dd4ef]

What will happen to the abc system and adaptive shocks? I don’t get it

[@goldelementautoworks]

@@Vitaliyhh-dd4ef This is ONLY if you’re doing a coilover conversion. Meaning….eliminating the ABC suspension.