Hi all just back from mercedes garage,steering box/rack clicking,guy say says,box might not be merc ,because chrysler changed a lot of stuff ? .Anybody know bout it ?

 

The steering box is Mercedes. Most likely from an SLK320. You can easily compare them using ebay listing pictures.

 

You are in a Mercedes garage and the mechanic doesn't recognize the steering box..... I would run is what I would do, and find another mechanic.

 

To Oledoc's point, there is nothing in your crossfire that is not pure Mercedes. The skin is not Chrysler, but Karman. the rest of the car is from Daimler right out of a Mercedes slk 320.


Nothing is from Chrysler.

 

Which is exactly why when discussing my car with someone who shows interest and questions about it.. The first thing I usually claim is "it's basically a Mercedes - badged and sold by Chrysler. "

 

Agree otherwise it would be rack and pinion. Could even say it is a decontented SLK320 (original had a retractable metal roof & why the seat does not go back far enough.


Did notice that at the Villages meet most (with a noticable exception) were shorter than me.


ps what "rack is clicking" ?

 

According to Rudy Compart, who knows the CF inside and out, a number of Chrysler mechanics were trained to work on the CF. You can find Rudy on the forum or I could email his contact info. You could compare Chrysler dealer rates to Mercedes dealer repair rates and guess who is less expensive, BUT, you have to do some research with your Chrysler dealer repair and see if one of those techs are at your chosen Chrysler dealership. Based upon a couple of discussions with Mercedes dealers/parts dept., they do not want CF'ers at Mercedes, just the feeling I got. Alternatively, you could fly Rudy to your city and have him work on your CF. He is based in Chicago and has worked on HUNDREDS of CF'ers. He knows the vehicle intimately.

 

05096644AA. Mopar. GEAR, STEERING GEAR. Power Steering, Rack and pinion. Convertible, Coupe.

This is what this part is related to or goes on the same vehicle.

CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto W5A330 Limited Coupe 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto W5A330 Limited Roadster 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto W5A330 Roadster 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto W5J400 Limited Coupe 2007, 2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto W5J400 Limited Roadster 2007, 2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto W5J400 Roadster 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto, W5A330 Limited Coupe 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto, W5A330 Limited Roadster 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Auto, W5A330 Roadster 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 6-Speed Manual Coupe 2005, 2006, 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 6-Speed Manual Limited Coupe 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 6-Speed Manual Limited Roadster 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 6-Speed Manual Roadste 2005, 2006, 2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE RWD, 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 5-Spd Automatic 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE RWD, 3.2L V6 SOHC 18 Valve, 6-Speed Manual 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT6, 3.2L V6 Supercharged, 5-Spd Auto, MB Coupe 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT6, 3.2L V6 Supercharged, 5-Spd Auto, MB Roadster 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT6, 3.2L V6 Supercharged, 5-Speed Automatic MB Coupe 2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT6, 3.2L V6 Supercharged, 5-Speed Automatic MB Roadster 2006 DODGE NITRO 4x2, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 DETONATOR 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x2, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 HEAT 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x2, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 SHOCK 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x2, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 SLT 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x4, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 DETONATOR 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x4, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 HEAT 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x4, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 SHOCK 2011 DODGE NITRO 4x4, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 5-Speed Auto W5A580 SLT 2011

I say it is a CHRYSLER part

 

Cheers for all the input,managed to get part,cf steering box/rack rack & pinnion from a dealer.

 

Does this mean that the old Daimler-Chrysler used their German steering in something called Dodge Nitro? Maybe they were leftover parts? LOL

 

Not to be a naysayer, but isn't the 6MT manual tranny a Jeep item ?? Jes sayin.

2005 Ragtop

 

??? I was under the impression that the Crossfire was recirculating ball, not rack and pinion.

 

Ummm Nope,

 

Ummm Yep....they used it in the Jeep. It's still a Mercedes design.

 

Wouldn't it be too expensive to fit rack & pinion to Crossfire?!

Come on you guys! Don't you get it?!

Chrysler IS TOO CHEAP TO INNOVATE!

 

Maybe I should tell you on this part, there is also another part number?

Check out Part# A1704601100 since you're so good at finding it.

 

What jeep has the Crossfire manual trans?

 

Applications:

2005-2008 Jeep Liberty
2005–present Jeep Wrangler
2004-2006 Chrysler Crossfire
2006-2008 Dodge Nitro

More info:

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/nsg370.htm

 

Yes, you are correct. The crossfire used the dated recirculating ball steering. The next generation Slk r171 used a rack and pinion setup borrowed from the c class

 

Just saw the link for the manual gear box info