S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1996)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service Precautions
Technician Safety Information
RISK OF INJURY FROM FINGERS BEING PINCHED OR JAMMED WHEN WORKING ON SPRINGS OR SPRUNG BODIES WHICH
ARE TENSIONED
Only use approved clamping devices; provide additional shielding for danger area if appropriate
Check special tools for damage and malfunction (visual check); wear protective gloves.
Risk of fingers etc. being jammed or crushed when working on parts which are under tension
When releasing or removing parts which are under great tension, the use of non-approved clamping devices may result in severe injury
Instructions/Precautions
Only use approved clamping devices for repair work on springs, sprung bodies, spring actuators and other parts under tension
Spring Clamps
On no account use an impact wrench for tensioning and releasing operations
Checking Clamping Devices
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The pressing screw must move easily and be undamaged
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Clamping plates must not be warped
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Ensure that the right clamping plates are used with the right springs
The coil diameter of the springs must correspond to the groove in the clamping plate
Wear protective gloves for all work operations