C 240 Wagon (203.261) V6-2.6L (112.912) (2003)
Strut Mount: Customer Interest
Suspension - Front End Thumping Noise on Bumps
Date: March 28, 2007
Order No.: P-B-32.25/07a
Supersedes: P-B-32.25/07 dated September 2001
Group: 32
Revision History
Revision
Date
Purpose
a
3/28/07
Repair Procedure Revised
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9/01
Initial issue
SUBJECT:
Model 203.040/061/064/065/081/084/261/264/740/747/764
Up to VIN A072600, F097000 and R017000
Thumping Noise from Front Axle Area While Driving Over Bumpy Road
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of a thumping noise occurring from the front axle area while driving over bumpy roads, it is
possible that the clearance between the rebound stop (Figure 1, B) and the rubber ring on the top of the front damper strut is too small.
Note:
Experience has shown that the front damper strut is not involved in producing this type of noise.
Note:
In determining whether the above condition is the cause of the thumping noise and appropriate repair steps, please check VMI to determine if vehicle
has been previously repaired prior to beginning the repair procedure below. Also updated rebound stops which have been incorporated into
production are temporarily marked with yellow paint dots.
Repair Procedure
1.
Verify that vehicle is within VIN range.
2.
Check for modified rebound stops with yellow paint dots.
Note:
If a new/modified rebound stop has been installed, please proceed to Step 8 below.