BBB Industries 513-0116 Steering Gear

Reman Steering Gear for Mercedes-Benz SL Models

BBB Industries Reman Steering Gear Part Number 513-0116 is a remanufactured electric steering gear built for select Mercedes-Benz SL applications with power steering. It is specified for vehicles that need a direct-fit steering gear with the correct shaft sizes, port threads, and mounting layout for service replacement.

This BBB Industries Reman Steering Gear line focuses on remanufactured steering components for repair work where restoring steering response and hydraulic/electric interface details matters. Part number 513-0116 is built with a 3.125 turns lock-to-lock design, 3 mounting holes, and an included installation kit.

Key Features

• Remanufactured electric steering gear
• Part number 513-0116
• Fits Mercedes-Benz SL500, SL600, SL320, 300SL, 500SL, and 600SL applications with power steering
• 3.125 turns lock to lock
• 3 mounting holes for the specified application
• Input shaft diameter: 0.69 in. / 17.52 mm
• Output shaft diameter: 1.26 in. / 32.04 mm
• Input shaft spline count: 54
• Output shaft spline count: 24
• Pressure port thread size: M12x1.50
• Return port thread size: M14x1.50
• Installation kit included

Detailed Description

BBB Industries 513-0116 is a reman steering gear for Mercedes-Benz SL platform vehicles equipped with power steering. It is engineered around the listed shaft diameters, spline counts, and port thread sizes so the replacement matches the vehicle’s steering connection points and hydraulic interface. The electric steering configuration and 3.125 turns lock to lock help maintain the original steering feel expected in the application.

Fits 1994-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500, N/A. Fits 1994-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600, N/A. Fits 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320, N/A. Fits 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, N/A. Fits 1990-1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL, N/A. Fits 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SL, N/A. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Hard or inconsistent steering response
• Fluid leakage at steering gear connections
• Worn internal steering gear components
• Steering gear replacement needs on Mercedes-Benz SL models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is equipped with power steering before ordering. Confirm the input and output shaft dimensions, spline counts, and pressure/return port thread sizes against the original unit before installation. Use the included installation kit during service, and inspect related steering and hydraulic components for wear, contamination, or leakage while the gear is removed.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries reman steering components are rebuilt for service replacement using application-specific dimensions and fitment details. Part number 513-0116 is a remanufactured unit intended for direct replacement in the listed Mercedes-Benz SL applications.