Symptoms
Highway wander, wheel shake around 55–70 mph, vague on-centre feel, clunks over bumps.
The fix, step by step
- Swap the steering damper (OE Stabilus or an equivalent quality unit).
- Check the drag link and tie-rod ends for play while you’re under there, then get an alignment.
Tools & part numbers
- Steering damper
- basic sockets and wrenches
- tie-rod or drag-link ends if worn
Where to buy the parts
Stabilus steering damper 463 463 00 32FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
Febi outer tie-rod end 12975 (OE 002 460 16 48)FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
Genuine Mercedes outer tie rod 002 460 16 48FCP Euro ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.