How to remove the steering column on Mercedes-Benz C230?

The steering column can be removed by initially lifting the front of the vehicle and supporting it and fortunately drive-on ramp style supports can be used to hold the wheels facing forward. Then take off the engine splash shields under the car and the small exhaust shield way up over the steering shaft coupler. Position the lower steering shaft relative to the steering shaft coupler, unscrew the bolt that holds the steering shaft lower portion in place and terminate the coupler and lower steering shaft apart by pushing the steering shaft up and out of the coupler depositing the little plate. Should it be necessary rotate lower steering shaft slightly to get to the retaining bolt being careful to put it back in the centered position or this push will cause damage to the clockspring. In 4MATIC models, the steering shaft coupler is similar to a universal joint and has a pinch bolt; note the position of the coupler with reference to the low steering shaft, loosen the pinch bolt, then divide the coupler into two parts. It is advisable to have the small plate that is placed between the lower steering shaft and the steering shaft coupler replaced on a rear wheel drive. Take off the lower trim panel of the instrument cluster that is above the braking and accelerating pedals. When equipped with an electric steering column lock, position the ignition key in the ACC position, unplug the negative battery terminal and then remove the recessed retaining bolt that holds the motor assembly to the steering column, slide the motor assembly facing the firewall and pull the electrical connector. Disassemble steering wheel, steering column switches, and clockspring, noting that as of models built after July 7, 2002 these may be disassembled as a package. Then unscrew the instrument cluster, any insulation that has been around the steering column, and remove the adjustment lever on the steering column. Unscrew the clip on top of the steering column cover and pull it off and the electrical wiring harness. Undo the bottom steering column mounting bolt and the upper mounting bolts and then lift the column and the lower steering shaft out of the boot at the firewall being careful not to break the steering column. Installation requires you to push the steering column into place with the lower steering shaft passing through the boot at the firewall, install the mounting fasteners, but do not tighten them, lubricate the contact point of the shafts at the boot, position the steering column and then tighten the mounting fasteners at the correct torque level. Lastly, put the installation together in the same order as it was removed with the bottom steering shaft being carefully installed with the steering shaft coupler, using the index marks previously created with the steering shaft tubing, and the steering column being installed over this same tubing in the same way it was installed.

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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 164-460-08-16
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- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- GL320 | 2007-2009 | Bluetec 4Matic, CDI | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- GL350 | 2010-2012 | Bluetec 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- GL450 | 2007-2012 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- GL550 | 2008-2012 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- ML320 | 2007-2009 | Bluetec 4Matic, CDI | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- ML350 | 2006-2011 | 4Matic, Base, Bluetec 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- ML450 | 2010-2011 | Hybrid 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
- ML500 | 2006-2007 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- ML550 | 2008-2011 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- ML63 AMG | 2007-2011 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 204-460-45-16
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- Replaces: 204-460-02-16, 204-460-18-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C250 | 2012-2014 | Luxury, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- C300 | 2008-2014 | 4Matic, 4Matic Luxury, 4Matic Sport, Luxury, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- C350 | 2008-2014 | 4Matic, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- E350 | 2010-2013 | 4Matic, Base, Bluetec | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- E550 | 2010-2013 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 907-460-44-02
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- Other Name: Steering Column, Adjustable; Steering Column
- Replaced by: 907-460-81-04
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- Sprinter 1500 | 2019-2023 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Sprinter 2500 | 2019-2023 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- Sprinter 3500 | 2019-2023 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- Sprinter 3500XD | 2019-2023 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 204-460-46-16
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- Other Name: Column Assembly
- Replaces: 204-460-04-16, 204-460-20-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C250 | 2012-2015 | Base, Luxury, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- C300 | 2008-2014 | 4Matic, 4Matic Luxury, 4Matic Sport, Luxury, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- C350 | 2008-2015 | 4Matic, Base, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- E350 | 2010-2014 | 4Matic, Base, Bluetec | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- E550 | 2010-2014 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 177-460-29-00
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- Other Name: Column Assembly
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- A220 | 2019-2022 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- A35 AMG | 2020-2021 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CLA250 | 2020-2023 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CLA35 AMG | 2020-2023 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CLA45 AMG | 2020-2023 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- EQB 250 | 2023 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- EQB 300 | 2022-2023 | 4Matic | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- EQB 350 | 2022-2023 | 4Matic | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- GLA250 | 2021-2023 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- GLA35 AMG | 2021-2023 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Part Number: 204-460-36-16
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- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- GLK250 | 2013-2015 | Bluetec 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL
- GLK350 | 2010-2015 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Part Number: 246-460-88-01
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- Other Name: Column Assembly
- Replaces: 246-460-25-16-28, 246-460-25-16, 246-460-23-16, 246-460-23-16-80
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- B Electric Drive | 2015 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- B250e | 2016-2017 | Base | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- CLA250 | 2014-2019 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CLA45 AMG | 2014-2019 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- GLA250 | 2015-2020 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- GLA45 AMG | 2015-2019 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 204-460-24-16
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- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube; Column Assembly, Steering Column
- Replaced by: 204-460-47-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C63 AMG | 2008-2011 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 171-460-08-16
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- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube; Jacket
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- SLK280 | 2006-2008 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- SLK300 | 2009-2011 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- SLK350 | 2005-2011 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- SLK55 AMG | 2005-2010 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 213-460-07-16
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- Replaced by: 213-460-84-00
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- E400 | 2018 | 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 253-460-29-00
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Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- GLC300 | 2016-2017 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 166-460-63-00
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- Replaces: 166-460-12-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- GL350 | 2013-2016 | Bluetec 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- GL450 | 2013-2016 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- GL550 | 2013-2016 | 4Matic | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- GL63 AMG | 2013-2016 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- GLS350d | 2017 | 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- GLS450 | 2017-2019 | 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- GLS550 | 2017-2019 | 4Matic | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- GLS63 AMG | 2017-2019 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- ML250 | 2015 | Bluetec 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL
- ML350 | 2013-2015 | 4Matic, Base, Bluetec 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 253-460-42-00
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- Other Name: Column Assembly
- Replaces: 253-460-07-16, 253-460-30-00
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- GLC300 | 2016-2023 | 4Matic, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
- GLC350e | 2018-2020 | 4Matic | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
- GLC43 AMG | 2017-2023 | 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- GLC63 AMG | 2018-2021 | 4Matic | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
- GLC63 AMG S | 2018-2021 | 4Matic | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 204-460-47-16
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- Other Name: Column Assembly
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C63 AMG | 2010-2014 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 164-460-09-16
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- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- GL320 | 2007-2009 | Bluetec 4Matic, CDI | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- GL350 | 2010-2012 | Bluetec 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- GL450 | 2007-2012 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- GL550 | 2008-2012 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- ML320 | 2007-2009 | Bluetec 4Matic, CDI | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
- ML350 | 2006-2011 | 4Matic, Base, Bluetec 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- ML450 | 2010-2011 | Hybrid 4Matic | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
- ML500 | 2006-2007 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- ML550 | 2008-2011 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
- ML63 AMG | 2007-2011 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 204-460-22-16
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- Other Name: Column Assembly
- Replaces: 204-460-06-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C250 | 2012-2014 | Luxury, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- C300 | 2008-2014 | 4Matic, 4Matic Luxury, 4Matic Sport, Luxury, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- C350 | 2008-2014 | 4Matic, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- C63 AMG | 2008-2014 | Base | 8 Cyl 6.3 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 211-460-40-16
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- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube
- Replaces: 211-460-28-16, 211-460-25-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- CLS500 | 2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- CLS55 AMG | 2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 218-460-13-16
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Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- CLS400 | 2015-2017 | 4Matic, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- CLS550 | 2012-2018 | 4Matic, Base | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 208-460-16-16
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube; Jacket
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- C280 | 1998-2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- CLK320 | 1998-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- CLK430 | 1999-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- CLK55 AMG | 2001-2002 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column
Part Number: 163-460-05-16
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Steering Column Jacket Tube; Steering Column
- Replaces: 163-460-04-16
Fits the following Mercedes-Benz Models:
- ML320 | 1998-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- ML350 | 2003-2005 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
- ML430 | 1999-2001 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
- ML500 | 2002-2005 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- ML55 AMG | 2000-2003 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column

Mercedes-Benz Steering Column provides drivers with precise control and enhanced safety through the translation of wheel movements to the road and the absorption of crash forces in the event of an impact. Acting as the central connection between the steering wheel and the front axle, the Steering Column also contains an anti-theft lock and a tilt and reach adjustment that offers easy and convenient tilt and reach adjustment so that individuals of varying sizes can achieve a comfortable and confident posture without compromising responsiveness. A collapsible inner shaft fits into an outer tube in the event of heavy frontal forces, helping to shield the occupants by reducing the energy transfer to the cabin, and in modern car versions, electronic locking further deters unauthorized use while maintaining smooth operation. These universal features are beneficial to all cars in the lineup, making the component a silent guardian of stability either on daily trips or long highway drives. Over the decades, the broader Mercedes-Benz family has established a reputation for combining luxury with technology and robust engineering in passenger cars, trucks, and buses rolling out of its German headquarters. Founded in 1926 through the union of innovators who helped shape the history of the automobile, the brand is always innovative with breakthroughs such as the voice-controlled MBUX infotainment system, smart energy recovery in electric and hybrid powertrains, and the recent MB.OS platform that incorporates driver assist, battery management, and artificial intelligence. Stylish design combines with digital innovation to give owners vehicles that feel refined today and ready for tomorrow.

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Mercedes-Benz Steering Column Parts and Q&A

Steering Column
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Q: How to remove the steering column on Mercedes-Benz C230?
A:
The steering column can be removed by initially lifting the front of the vehicle and supporting it and fortunately drive-on ramp style supports can be used to hold the wheels facing forward. Then take off the engine splash shields under the car and the small exhaust shield way up over the steering shaft coupler. Position the lower steering shaft relative to the steering shaft coupler, unscrew the bolt that holds the steering shaft lower portion in place and terminate the coupler and lower steering shaft apart by pushing the steering shaft up and out of the coupler depositing the little plate. Should it be necessary rotate lower steering shaft slightly to get to the retaining bolt being careful to put it back in the centered position or this push will cause damage to the clockspring. In 4MATIC models, the steering shaft coupler is similar to a universal joint and has a pinch bolt; note the position of the coupler with reference to the low steering shaft, loosen the pinch bolt, then divide the coupler into two parts. It is advisable to have the small plate that is placed between the lower steering shaft and the steering shaft coupler replaced on a rear wheel drive. Take off the lower trim panel of the instrument cluster that is above the braking and accelerating pedals. When equipped with an electric steering column lock, position the ignition key in the ACC position, unplug the negative battery terminal and then remove the recessed retaining bolt that holds the motor assembly to the steering column, slide the motor assembly facing the firewall and pull the electrical connector. Disassemble steering wheel, steering column switches, and clockspring, noting that as of models built after July 7, 2002 these may be disassembled as a package. Then unscrew the instrument cluster, any insulation that has been around the steering column, and remove the adjustment lever on the steering column. Unscrew the clip on top of the steering column cover and pull it off and the electrical wiring harness. Undo the bottom steering column mounting bolt and the upper mounting bolts and then lift the column and the lower steering shaft out of the boot at the firewall being careful not to break the steering column. Installation requires you to push the steering column into place with the lower steering shaft passing through the boot at the firewall, install the mounting fasteners, but do not tighten them, lubricate the contact point of the shafts at the boot, position the steering column and then tighten the mounting fasteners at the correct torque level. Lastly, put the installation together in the same order as it was removed with the bottom steering shaft being carefully installed with the steering shaft coupler, using the index marks previously created with the steering shaft tubing, and the steering column being installed over this same tubing in the same way it was installed.

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