OE 1664604200 — Complete Steering Rack for Mercedes-Benz

Start from the code cast or printed on the part you are removing — that is the authoritative source. If it is illegible, use the Applications table on the closest suspension, steering & brake reference and narrow by build year. Send photos and we will cross-check the number for you.

Report it with the order number and packing-list line plus photographs. Because every carton is photographed before loading, we can trace the batch immediately and settle the claim against the inspection record instead of arguing from memory.

OEM means the part was produced for the vehicle maker's assembly line; aftermarket means it is made independently to the same engineering drawing. For a complete steering rack the practical gap is usually tooling age and packaging rather than fit, provided the tolerance class matches.

The Related OE References table above lists the alternates we see most often in trade inquiries. Cross-references work because the engineering envelope is shared across the suspension, steering & brake family — always confirm dimensions and connector layout before you swap.

Yes. Sample lots of 1664604200 are used by QC teams to benchmark dimension, material and finish before a volume commitment. Send the reference and we will quote the sample alongside the production price.

Treat it as a wear item: inspect every 20,000-30,000 km and replace at the first sign of leakage, noise or performance loss. Real service life swings widely with climate, road surface and duty cycle, so mileage on its own is a weak indicator.