🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W115 (1968–1976)
Steering column universal joint worn — clonking
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$40 – $150 USD
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Column removal tools
📋 Overview
The W115 steering column universal joints wear with age causing clonking or knocking when turning. Also felt as vibration through the steering wheel on rough surfaces.
🩺 Symptoms
- Clonking from steering column on movement
- vibration through steering wheel
- knock over bumps at low speed
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn steering column universal joint
- loose column clamp
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
With engine off, grasp steering wheel and shake fore-and-aft vigorously. Any clonk confirms column joint wear.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Replace steering column universal joint.
72% of users confirm this fix worked (16 reports)
🏷️ Parts Needed
Steering column universal joint
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