S 500 (220.175) V8-5.0L (113.960) (2004)
Front Steering Knuckle: Testing and Inspection
Measuring Steering Knuckle (removed)
Shows Steering Knuckle, Left
Remove
1
Remove steering knuckle
Measuring
2
Place steering knuckle with installed wheel hub or brake disc on parallel supports
NOTE: Use four pieces
3
Scan the height dimension "A" as comparison dimension using a height measuring gage and note
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Measure at the flat surface of the brake caliper fixing.
4
Measure and note height dimension "B1-B3" at the lowest point of the respective bore
NOTE:
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The test values are derived from the difference between height dimension "A" and height dimensions.
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"B1"= Bearing of supporting joint
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"B2"= Bearing of upper control arm
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"B3"= Bearing of steering knuckle arm/track rod
Install
5
Install steering knuckle.