Vaico V30-1509 Rack and Pinion Bellows - Left or Right

Mercedes-Benz Steering Rack Bellows

Vaico V30-1509 is a thermoplast rack and pinion bellows for vehicles with power steering. It helps protect the steering rack from dirt, moisture, and road debris while maintaining the correct seal around the steering gear boot area.

Key Features

• Thermoplast construction for steering rack protection
• Inner diameter 1: 14 mm
• Inner diameter 2: 61 mm
• Length: 225 mm
• Height: 68 mm; width: 68 mm
• Vehicle equipment: for vehicles with power steering
• Fits left and right steering positions on listed Mercedes-Benz applications
• Vaico part number V30-1509 for OE-style replacement selection

Detailed Description

This Vaico steering rack bellows is built for Mercedes-Benz models that use hydraulic or conventional power steering, not electric power steering. The thermoplast material is selected for flexibility and resistance in the steering gear area, helping preserve the rack and pinion assembly from contamination and wear. Vaico V30-1509 is a direct-fit style replacement for a wide range of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, C-Class, CLS-Class, SLK-Class, SLC-Class, and AMG applications, including Mercedes-Benz E350, C350, and E550 fitments listed below. This part cross-references Febi-Bilstein 33475 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400, right; not for electric power steering.
• Fits 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400, left; not for electric power steering.
• Fits 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz E550, right; not for electric power steering.
• Fits 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz E550, left; not for electric power steering.
• Fits 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC300, right.
• Fits 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC43 AMG, right.
• Fits 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E250, right; exc. limited slip differential.
• Fits 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E250, left; exc. limited slip differential.
• Fits 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, right; exc. limited slip differential.
• Fits 2014-2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, left; exc. limited slip differential.
• Fits 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz E400, right; exc. limited slip differential.
• Fits 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz E400, left; exc. limited slip differential.
• Fits 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300, right.
• Fits 2012-2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, right.
• Fits 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, right.
• Fits 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz C250, right.
• Fits 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz C250, left.
• Fits 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C350, right.
• Fits 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C350, left.
• Fits 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, right.
• Fits 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, left.
• Fits 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, right.
• Fits 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, left.
• Fits 2008-2013 Mercedes-Benz E350, right.
• Fits 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz E350, left.
• Fits 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, right.
• Fits 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz C300, left.
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, right.
• Fits 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, right.
• Fits 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz E550, right.
• Fits 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E550, left.
• Fits 2008-2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, right.
• Fits 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, left.
• Fits 2008-2009 Mercedes-Benz E320, right.
• Fits 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320, right; from 01/12/2007.
• Fits 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350, right; from 01/12/2007.
• Fits 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550, right; from 01/12/2007.
• Fits 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, right; from 01/12/2007.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a torn or cracked steering rack boot
• Keeping grease and steering components protected from road contamination
• Addressing steering rack boot wear on Mercedes-Benz E-Class, C-Class, and CLS-Class models
• Restoring proper bellows coverage after steering service
• Supporting maintenance on power steering-equipped vehicles

Installation Notes

Confirm steering system type before ordering; this part is not for electric power steering. Verify the inner diameters, length, and side position against the vehicle application before installation. For Mercedes-Benz E350, C350, and E550 applications, match the listed year range and note any exclusions such as limited slip differential or the 01/12/2007 production break.

Quality Assurance

Vaico supplies OE-style replacement steering components under the VAICO line, with part identification V30-1509 for catalog matching and service reference. Use the listed fitment and interchange data to confirm application before installation.