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July 7, 2009 Service bulletin

Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock

Mercedes Benz technical service bulletin SB-P-047231 for 2006-2010 Mercedes Benz GL, 2006-2008 Mercedes Benz ML and 2006-2007 Mercedes Benz R-Class and others.

Bulletin number
SB-P-047231
Component
Steering
Summary
Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. Increased steering forces in certain positions. Approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel. Universal joint in steering coupling, (steer coupling) has excessive resistance. Replace steering coupling (steer coupling). No model years listed.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints in the steering category.

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