300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Checking and Replacing Suspension of Spring Strut (T-Sedans)
Checking and replacing suspension of spring strut (T-sedans)
Note:
The ball pin should be movable back and forth without play, but also without binding and without creaking noises, but care must be taken
that the releasing torque is higher than the torque required for moving back and forth
Ball joints which were operating with defective sleeves must be replaced on principle.
Always use a disc of the 2nd version (b) with bores of 8 mm dia.
A
1st version with bores 6 mm dia. (up to February 1980)
B
2nd version with bores 8 mm dia. (starting March 1980)
Removal