Denver Road Trip! Steering Issues - Will My 2006 E320 CDI Make It?

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Our Denver Road Trip did not start as planned. After correcting several issues with my 2006 Mercedes E320 CDI before the trip, a new issue popped up. My steering was not working as it should, no power steering at low speeds, but semi-normal at road and highway speeds. This is not the way we wanted to start the trip. Hopefully, we don't encounter any issues along the way. That changes when we are in an accident near Colorado Springs.
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@GeezerAbroad 11 месяцев назад

Would you do a road trip with a car having steering issues? Was this a bad idea and too risky?

@IzaakHagy-go4kf 3 месяца назад

I have an 05 E320 CDI, same color, and did a very similar road trip last June from VA to Colorado. I had the exact same steering issue, heavy right turns, and had replaced the rack right before the trip. While out in CO I was reversing out of a parking spot and POP went my new rack and the exact same issue was back. Drove it home and put another (used) rack in, lasted another 6 months or so, and now its done the same thing. I have replaced almost the entire front suspension as well as inner and outer tie rods, and while trying to diagnose this issue I have been through 4 PS pumps (reman), 5 racks (2 reman, 3 used), 3 SPS valves (new), and a new set of high and low pressure lines including the cooler. I am at my whits end! Have you had any more issues since? I found this video through the forums, and was sort of amazed at the number of similarities.

@GeezerAbroad 3 месяца назад

I haven't had any issues since the replacement last June or July. I have been overseas for the last 3.5 months traveling. I will be back soon, and hopefully, it is still working as it should. There is a cv like joint between the steering column and rack (or just above rack) that can cause similar issues. I almost swapped it out as well. Thanks for watching

@GeezerAbroad 2 месяца назад

I just returned home and have been driving it for over a week. It is still working as it should. It was a little stiff when I got in, but it had been sitting for almost 4 months and only driven a few miles during that time.