SLK 55 AMG (171.473) V8-5.5L (113.989) (2005)
Steering Gear Seal: Recalls
Campaign - Steering Rack Boot Inspection
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2005060018
July 2005
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 171, MODEL YEAR 2005
CHECK RACK AND PINION STEERING BOOTS AND REPLACE RACK AND PINION IF NECESSARY
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range below) the rubber boot on the rack
and pinion may have been deformed during assembly.
Dealers are to check the boots and replace the rack and pinion if necessary.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart shown and if necessary repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
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Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
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Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 84 vehicles are affected.
PROCEDURE
1.
Place vehicle on lift (refer to WIS:
AR00.60-P-1000V).
2.
Remove center (lower) engine compartment panel.
3.
Visually check both rack-and-pinion steering boots for damage: