E 320 BLUETEC (211.022) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (642.920) (2007)
Suspension Travel Bumper: All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Front End Creaking/Rumbling Noises
CREAKING/RUMBLING NOISES FROM AREA OF FRONT AXLE
Topic Number
LI32.20-P-047410
Version
1
Design Group
32.20 Steel springs/torsion bars, Niveaumat
Date
07-23-2009
Validity
Model 211, without ARIMATIC (SA code 489)
Reason for change
Remedy added, topic modified/Supercedes DTB P-B-32.20/38a
Reason for block
Complaint:
The noise occurs when driving over uneven ground!
The noise can also be reproduced by rocking the vehicle at the front axle - see attachment (01.mpg).
Attachments
cause:
One possible cause of the noise is relative movement of the stop buffer.
Attachments
Remedy:
1. Raise vehicle at front axle.
2. Pull down stop buffer with boot.
3. Lightly grease pistion rod with lubricant.
4. Grease upper contact surface of buffer and pot bearing well (see Figure 2)
5. Push stop buffer with boot back up to original position.
6. Lower vehicle.
If this remedy is not effective, please report the cases using the TIPS case Module.
1 Sufficient for 10 card, Submit as Local Purchase - SGR00203, Qty 1, handling is included.