How to Deal with a Loose Front-End Steering in Mercedes

Posted on | 29 Nov 2018 By Anita Gaal

It can be scary when your steering wheel feels loose. It won’t turn quite right, and whether your steering wheel simply won’t respond—requiring you to turn too much and overcompensate— or turns too freely, either way, it’s an unsettling experience. Without a way to reliably gauge the position of your wheels, you may feel hesitant about driving.

You’re exactly right to be concerned. Loose front-end steering can be a dangerous issue for any driver, but especially in a delicately engineered vehicle like a Mercedes. So, if you’re concerned about your safety—and that of your car—how should you deal with loose front-end steering?

Identify the Problem

The first step is to identify the possible causes of your issues. For example, one of the most common reasons for loose front-end steering to occur is wear and tear on the tie rods.

Worn Tie Rods

The tie rods are basically your bridge from the steering wheel to the steering box (and in turn, your tires). Basically, when you turn your steering wheel, your tie rods tell the wheels to turn in response.

However, your tie rods will experience some normal wear and tear over time, and this will eventually make them less responsive. This, in turn, can cause your front-end steering to become less responsive.

Worn Ball Joint

Another problem might be wear and tear on your car’s ball joint. Similar to the tie rods, a ball joint connects your Mercedes’ wheel hubs to the suspension components which help your tires to turn. It’s common to have one or two ball joints per wheel and if one of the ball joints is damaged, it might not be appropriately equipped to hold your tire. If that’s the case, you would definitely experience some looseness in your front-end steering, and you might also hear an alarming banging noise when you try to steer.

How to Fix It

Once you’ve identified the problem, you’ll want to take appropriate action, and in the case of a loose front-end steering, the next important step is to acknowledge that you can’t fix it yourself. Because this is a fairly serious issue with multiple interconnected parts, you wouldn’t want to practically attempt surgery on your car yourself. Instead, you should bring your Mercedes to a trusted, reliable mechanic. And that’s where we come in!

How We Can Help

At Euro Automotive, we understand the value of your car and your investment in it. Your Mercedes isn’t like every other car on the road; it’s a skillfully crafted, beautiful machine that was designed with precision and the finest technology. That’s why your car needs more than your average mechanic can give it. Your Mercedes needs someone who understands its quirks and delicacies, someone who will treat it with the care it deserves.

At Euro Automotive, we understand the value of an informed customer, and we appreciate the care and attention you put into understanding your car. That’s why we’re happy to discuss your assessment of the problem and work with you to share our experience and insight in return.

We also understand that the quality and durability of your car is a direct reflection of the quality of care it receives. That’s why we make caring for your car our top priority. Each of our mechanics are certified experts who specialize in the care and maintenance of European cars. Our mechanics have years of training backed by years of experience in working with the finest European automotives, and they’re guaranteed to provide your car with top-notch care.

But we don’t just offer the best combination of skills and experience—we also believe that top-notch care doesn’t have to come with a top-notch price. You’ve already made a significant investment in the purchase of your car; why invest even more on maintenance? Why not make the smart choice and bring your Mercedes to Euro Automotive? Here, we can show you the difference that quality care and affordable pricing can make.

We’re proud to offer the best—and most accessible—care for your European car. Whether you’re in Dallas, Garland, Arlington, or Ft. Worth, we’re here to meet your needs. Don’t drive around with a loose front-end steering! Just bring it to us and let us help.

* Mercedes AMG SLS image credit goes to: Mauvries.

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