S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1996)
Steering Gear: Application and ID
Identification
DESIGNATION OF STEERING GEAR
The steering gear does not have a stamped model or gear designation.
The numbers stamped on the flat surface (A), e.g. D 901 73, identify the production number.
Casting numbers are not used as part numbers.
Refer to the manufacturers most current information to assign a steering gear which has been removed to the respective vehicle model.
The most important distinguishing features are:
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Pitman arm designation (B),
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Color designation on steering worm, steering shaft (C),
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Rotations of steering wheel/steering worm,
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Pressure pipe joint length (D).