300SE (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.990) (1992)
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Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
300E & TE w/4MATIC
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel(s).
2.
Remove lower engine compartment cover.
3.
Disconnect front axle shaft.
4.
Remove tie rod end attaching nut, then remove from steering knuckle.
5.
Disconnect stabilizer bar from spring bracket and control arm.
6.
Remove brake hose bracket, then disconnect brake pad wear sensor cable.
7.
On models equipped with ABS, remove speed sensor from steering knuckle.
8.
On all models, using suitable wire, remove brake caliper and position aside. Do not stretch brake hose or cable.
9.
Remove brake rotor locking bolt, then remove rotor.
10.
Mark installation alignment of strut eccentric bolt.
11.
Using suitable tool, compress spring.
12.
Disconnect steering knuckle from strut.
13.
Remove lower ball joint attaching pinch bolt, then remove steering knuckle.
14.
Reverse to install.
Fig. 1 Front Suspension. 190D & E, 260E & 300CE, D, E, SL & TE, 400E & 500E
