ML 320 (163.154) V6-3.2L (112.942) (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 1998040002
Date: 980601
Campaign - Pinch Nut Added to Stabilizer Bar
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 1998040002
June 1998
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ LIGHT TRUCK DEALERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 163.154
PINCH NUT ADDED TO REAR STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING BOLT
Included in this Service Campaign are the Work Instructions no. 394, which provide information on the procedure to add pinch nuts to the rear stabilizer
bar mounting bolt. Vehicles within the effective serial number range are noted below.
On these vehicles, the addition of the pinch nuts must be performed at the next service visit.
Effective Serial Number Range
Model
Chassis End Number
From
To
163.154
A000001
A014254
Note:
Prior to performing the repairs, check if the service campaign sticker has been attached to the control box cover near the emission label with the
marking 1998040002, indicating that the vehicle has already been repaired.
Work Instructions
Date: June 1998
Group: 32
Number: 394
SUBJECT:
MODEL 163.154
PINCH NUT ADDED TO REAR STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING BOLT
A pinch nut has been installed to assure proper tightening torque of the rear stabilizer mount. As of chassis end number A014254, pinch nuts have been
introduced during production. For these vehicles, no action is required.
Effective Serial Number Range
Model
Chassis End Number
From
To
163.154
A000001
A014254
1.
Position vehicle on lift to access rear stabilizer bar.
2.
Retorque nuts on rear stabilizer bar mounting bolts. Tightening Torque: 28 Nm.