W210 e320CDi steering arm free play

[skemball]

My 240,000 mile e320CDi has developed free play in the O/S steering arm / rack. Question is can I replace just the arm (assuming no wear in the rack) or is it likely to be a complete rack replacement???

Its due a service shortly and i'd like to be "in the know" when the MB dealer gives me a price for repair. I'm guessing a new rack is going to be expensive!

Thanks in advance

 

[renault12ts]

You can replace just the arm. There is a ball joint on the end which may be giving the play. A cheap part.

 

[skemball]

Great, thanks for the reply. Ive just checked with Euro car parts and they stock them, looks like the ball/socket joint is part of the arm which in turn is screwed to the rack - thats good engineering as its saves replacing the whole rack.

cheers :