CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (209.476) V8-5.5L (113.987) (2006)
Power Steering Fluid: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Squealing/Squeaking Noise When Turning
HONKING/SQUEAKING NOISE FROM AREA OF CONTROL HEAD STEERING SYSTEM WHEN STEERING
Topic Number
LI46.20-P-047170
Version
1
Design Group
46.20 Steering gear
Date
06-23-2009
Validity
Model 163/168, all,
Model 203/209/211 conditional implementation,
Model 220/230 without ABC, conditional implementation
Reason for change
Steering system numbers updated
Reason for block
Complaint:
Squealing/squeaking noise when steering in both directions.
The noise can mainly be heard with the engine running and warm.
Cause:
Insufficient lubrication at radial shaft sealing ring in the control head may result in squeaking/rubbing noise
Remedy:
Add the additive Lubrizol 6178 to the power steering fluid.
NOTE:
- The additive Lubrizol 6178 may only be used for specific steering system number (refer to list below)!
No more then 50 ml mat be added!
The additive can only be used once in the steering system!
- If the additive is added to a steering system that comes after the quoted steering system number, the steering system may be damaged!