W163 Power Steering

[gbjeppm]

Well the power steering in the new ML seems to be a little dodgy, so after some idea folks.

Symptoms: It seems to not center very quickly after going round corners.

Also when parking it seems to either be very light or quite heavy.

So I wanted to check the levels, but couldn't find the reservoir or pump.

Does anybody know where it is on a W163 ML500.

If it needs a new pump, is it DIY and any idea of cost?

Also the last time this car saw MB was in June 03, and I understand there was a recall on the ML around power steering after this.

Does anybody know any more about this?

 

[gbjeppm]

Well I managed to find it, just in front of the oil filter. The levels were on the minimum side, so I topped it up, and it seems to be better at standstill. Self centreing still seems a bit slow.

I also checked with the Dealer about the recall, and the recall does not affect this Vin number.

So will keep an eye on it I suppose.

Does anybody have a view if it is just the hydraulic fluid, or is it more serious? Would anything show up on STAR?

Thanks in advance.

 

[panason1c]

Minimal or non existant 'self centreing' seems to be a feature on all ML's............the recall affected earlier ml's regarding a steering hose that wasnt secured properly (or something like that).