Replacing rack and pinion. How to remove old and how to flush and fill new unit?
Jul 9, 2017 at 2:21 PM
Rack and pinion
2006 MERCEDES BENZ C280
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Hello,
I start by flushing the system first. This will get all of the old fluid out so you don't contaminate the new rack.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush
You will need to jack the car up
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
Make sure you use a line wrench
https://youtu.be/HNlvgp_YfQ0
and to undo the tie rod ends
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement
Diagrams on how to do the job are below. You will need an alignment when done.
Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers, Ken
I start by flushing the system first. This will get all of the old fluid out so you don't contaminate the new rack.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush
You will need to jack the car up
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
Make sure you use a line wrench
https://youtu.be/HNlvgp_YfQ0
and to undo the tie rod ends
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement
Diagrams on how to do the job are below. You will need an alignment when done.
Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers, Ken
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Jul 10, 2017 at 3:05 PM
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