Steering Shudder
My G has developed a steering shudder, its not a constant shudder, but when you hit a bump on the motor way you get a we wiggle off the steering wheel, now this is not unusual or worrying. However the one time the shudder just got worse and worse until I couldnt phisically hold the steering wheel, this happened in a matter of seconds and I had to nearly do an emergency stop on the motorway to kill the shudder!
Its not a wheel balance issue, or a tyre issue, I'm just not 100% on what it could be!!
For W463 it's known as a ''DEATH RATTLE'' !
Been discussed a billion times.
In the search box lookup steering damper, on one of my old posts you'll catch the heavier version 'steering damper' Part number you need. Around £100 I think or so.
I have one that has 15,000 miles on it in a box if needed,
p.s Did it happen at around 60-70MPH?
Mine is a 463 and does it when I brake hard. Have just put up with it but if I can sort it that would be good
was a spare one, never ended up using it. works well it's done 15k.
Let me know.
Just had the brakes completely redone which I thought might have solved the problem, so no not brakes. Steering damper could be a possibility as have done nothing to steering yet so worth a look.
Thanks for putting your post and reminding me I should be doing something about it!
Hiya , almost certain the steering damper !changed enough of them on my ones and always solved problem , takes about 10 mins to change and about £90 from merc dealer get heavy duty one if you have the big 15 inch alloys on , good luck
Wholly smoke, I did the search, there is a lot of information on this!! So it looks like there is three, thin one, thick one and one for a G400> I take it out of the three I’m looking for the heaviest duty of them all!!
steering damper. £70 from merc. 2 bolts to undo then redo- 5mins labour at most.
A 000 463 66 32 is the part number for the 463 steering damper (50mm)
I bought one this week and they are GBP 118 + vat ...your ABS should vibrate the brake pedal if you brake hard enough to lock a wheel
Steering damper...I was aware that there is a standard and heavy duty one availble but the G400's damper is a new on me. The h/duty one is almost double the price of standard.
Cheers,
Is it really that easy to change? Oddly enough, for the first time ever, I had the same problems as you whilst driving it this morning at about 60mph. Had to change down rapidly and then it was OK once I speeded up again.
Am going ot have a look at the workshop manual to see if I can do it myself....
Can't see why you would need a heavy duty one - that would just be masking some underlying issue. Unless its for real 4x4 use where I could see the little one getting bent up too easily.
When you run big tyres on the G and use it off road it is quite difficult to keep the wheels in balance. I find that the heavy duty damper helps to keep the vibration in check at higher road speeds and lasts longer.
I've got a spare thin one if anyone is interested. Had it on the G for a few months then bought a fat one
I'll have it if it woukd go on mine! Needed to ask you about wheels too
Audio,
I tried to send you a PM, don't know whether you got it or not.
Photos of damper attached. What size is on your G at present?
hi that is the 38mm one for the 460 series G..as I recall the bolt holes are smaller diameter than the 50mm damper for the 463
Hi
Hope this is of use to you all....
This is to clarify the options available on the Steering Dampers. All Dampers have 10mm diameter holes at both ends. Except there are an earlier version of option A) that had an 8mm at one end (NLA) and the brackets need changing as well. The brackets and mountings for each Damper differ from W460/1/3 and from model to model so please enquire with your Chassis Number for more info if you are Upgrading your Damper. Prices and Availability correct as 08.01.12 from MBUK and their Dealers.
Steering Dampers
A) A0004636032 38MM DIA £71.50 + VAT at MBUK
STD ON MOST W460’S – W461’S – W463’S ex ALL W461 - W463 CDI’S – MOST W463 V8’S
B) A0004636632 50MM DIA £86.00 + VAT at MBUK
UPGRADE ON ALL W460’S – W461’S – W463’S ex ALL W461 - W463 CDI’S – MOST W463 V8’S
C) A4634630132 50MM DIA £105.00 + VAT at MBUK
STD ON ALL W461 - W463 CDI’S – MOST W463 V8’S
This information is just for reference and as a guide the part should be checked to specific vehicle Chassis Number before ordering and fitment.
Hi Peter
It is the 38mm one, however, it fits the 463 fine. I had it one my 92
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Audiominx, are you sure its not warped brake discs thats causing yours?
Aye it was around 60mph, I was crusing along daydreaming, it soon woke me up!! Is the steering damper you have ok?