Steering Knuckle Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz

Steering Knuckle Replacement Time: 4 hours Tab: $450 to $1,000 Talent: 4 Tools: 21mm socket, 21mm, 10mm wrench, E14, E10 Torx, T30 Torx, balljoint splitter, floor jack, jack stands, wheel chocks, safety glasses, lug wrench, torque wrench Applicable Models: Mercedes-Benz C250 (2012-14) Mercedes-Benz C300 (2008-14) Mercedes-Benz C350 (2008-14) Parts Required: Steering knuckle Hot Tip: Pre-soak rusted bolts in penetrant oil Performance Gain: Better steering Complementary Modification: New wheel bearings Steering knuckles on the W204 connect the tie rods, suspension strut, ABS wheel speed sensor and torque and cross strut to the wheels and brakes. The spindles on the knuckles also carry the wheel hub bearings. If the spindles get damaged you can have all kinds of trouble. The only solution is replacing the knuckles. You will want to get the vehicle's alignment checked after you replace a steering knuckle. Note: Mercedes considers all of the hardware to be single use only. It must be replaced with new fasteners. Steering knuckles are expensive, make sure you use the proper procedures for changing them Applies to: C350 (2007-14), C180 (2007-14), C200 (2007-14), C230 (2007-14), C250 (2007-14), C280 (2007-14), C300 (2007-14), C320 (2007-14)