In the end, it's up to you to decide how comfortable you are not having an airbag in your steering wheel, and we can make no claims as to the legality of making any changes to your safety restraint system. Maybe if there was a way to know how many miles where on it I got for it. I never had much luck with used parts. Clean up leaks immediately and have your Mercedes inspected by a professional. Many people install aftermarket performance steering wheels to help increase this feel, as they are often of more solid construction and therefore transfer more information to the driver.
I have seen some posts that reflect box wear around 70-100k. At Andy's Auto Sport, we have a huge variety of Mercedes steering wheels to ensure that you have every steering wheel option available to you. If your wheel is difficult to turn, you could have a damaged belt, or you could need to have your power steering fluid flushed and replaced. If you have an older vehicle, changing its power steering fluid can extend its life. The menu they use on their web site makes it clear that your steering box is used in a number of W140s. Have a mechanic replace your power steering fluid and check for leaks immediately.
As you know, a lot of the Coupe parts aren't common. I've found they generally don't answer emails so a phone call is best. Yep, I know what you mean. You could also have a bad power steering pump or belt. Just did a quick search on web based search engine for salvage yards and see that you can buy a used box for your car for as little as 150 dollars.
I don't know where the steering fluid resevoir is, and to be honest it sounds really bad!! A: Nothing adds a more dramatic new look to your interior than a custom steering wheel. Andy's Auto Sport is the ultimate shopping destination for your Mercedes steering wheel needs! First, you will obviously lose the airbag itself, and your airbag warning light will likely stay on. It is the functional equivalent of a new part and is virtually indistinguishable from a new part. My '96 S500 Coupe has about 88K miles on it. My experience with several of the yards that list on car-part. When I start the car from cold there is a terrible noise from the front of the car that increases when I move the steering wheel.
. Power steering fluid is normally clear or amber color, and it tends to smell like burnt marshmallows. The hurry right now is just in indentifying your noise. I would assume a company which is selling their own reconditioned boxes went ahead and bought the tools required to do the job properly. Don't normally hear folk complaining about the steering box in the W140s, so you may simply have a bad one. If anybody has any tips, or knows what it is, please help!!! KenP Yes, all 140 and 129 owners should be on the lookout for leaking steering gear boxes.
If one of the techs has seen this before, I'd be curious to know. I was hoping for a bad steering column bush, but no such luck. Your Mercedes steering wheel is what connects you to the road, giving you feedback as to how your vehicle is handling. Your Mercedes steering wheel is right in front of you every time you drive, so it makes sense that many consider it to be one of the most important changes you can make to enhance your driving experience. While it is possible to replace your airbag steering wheel with a more traditional aftermarket steering wheel and hub adapter, there are some issues to take note of if doing so. How difficult a job is it to remove old box. A Whining or Squealing Noise If you hear a whining, squealing, moaning, or growling when you turn your steering wheel, your power steering fluid could be low.
After you watch the video, you'll be fully equipped with the knowledge you need to buy a steering wheel from Andy's! If fluid fixes it, just tell your technician at your next service. Check the air in your tires and have them rotated and aligned regularly. You cannot install the steering wheel without the hub adapter. A: In recent years, certain aftermarket steering wheel manufacturers have started producing airbag-equipped wheels for newer, popular applications such as newer Ford Mustangs , so owners of more contemporary vehicles may be in luck if they want a more stylish steering wheel. It happend last year before it needed a service, I think it was the Power steering fluid. Q: How do you install a steering wheel? KenP depite the headaches I still cant resist a jag. Rebushed and replaced a few xj40 racks.
I found it to be to much of a crap shoot. Depending on the steering wheel, most use either 6-bolt hubs or 5-bolt hubs. We made a video giving all the basic information you need to know about steering wheels. My concern is if wear has occured can adjustment really bring it back to orignal tolerances. A: A steering wheel is installation is a bolt-on procedure once the hub is installed.
Screw down all the hardware and you will be good to go. Good luck, keep us posted. Worn out, missing or non-functioning components have been replaced with new or rebuilt components. Steering wheels which are larger than your Mercedes factory wheel will make steering easier and smoother in motion, while smaller wheels will require more driver input but will allow for finer steering input and control. If it's not legal where you live, then you can only remove your airbag if your vehicle is exclusively used offroad e.