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Mercedes-Benz E430

Report: Squeak in Steering Column Due to Rubber Boot or Seal

Mercedes-Benz E430 Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Average Mileage: 104,000 mi (60,000 mi - 152,000 mi)

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A squeak from the steering column is often related to a rubber boot in the column or a seal in the power steering rack.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430, 152,000 mi

    when turning the steering wheel in anyd directionI notice a squeak from the steering column. I put my ear to it and it sounds like its comming from the boot. Its sounds kike a material to material contact

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E430, 60,000 mi
  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430, 100,000 mi

    The squeak is more like a rubbing sound when you turn the steering wheel

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