Bosch KS00000985 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Bosch Hydraulic Steering Rack for Mercedes-Benz

Bosch KS00000985 is a new hydraulic steering gear assembly for vehicles equipped with parameter steering. This rack and pinion assembly is built for direct replacement service on select Mercedes-Benz C-Class applications, including C350 and C230 models.

Key Features

• New hydraulic steering gear assembly
• Rack and pinion design for hydraulic power steering systems
• Built for Mercedes-Benz vehicles with parameter steering
• OE-style replacement for steering gear service
• Bosch steering rack, hydraulic (new), part number KS00000985

Product Details

This Bosch steering rack is a hydraulic power steering gear assembly made for 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz C350 and 2008-2009 Mercedes-Benz C230 applications with parameter steering. As a new rack and pinion assembly, it is intended to replace the hydraulic steering gear used in these vehicles and restore steering system function with the correct OE-style configuration. Bosch KS00000985 is also cross-referenced to 2044603300 for the same application.

Common Steering Issues Addressed

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Hydraulic steering gear leakage
• Rough, inconsistent, or noisy steering response
• Internal rack wear affecting steering feel
• Failure of the original hydraulic steering rack assembly

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle is equipped with parameter steering before ordering. Confirm the part number, hydraulic line connections, and mounting points against the original steering gear before installation. After replacement, the steering system should be inspected, filled, and bled according to Mercedes-Benz service procedures, and the front-end alignment should be checked.

Quality Assurance

Bosch is a recognized OE supplier in automotive steering and chassis systems. KS00000985 is a new steering gear assembly manufactured for service replacement on the listed Mercedes-Benz C350 and C230 applications.