C 300 W204 V6-3.0L M272 (2008): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: C 230 (202.023) L4-2.3L (111.974) (1998), C 230 (203.040) L4-1.8L SC (271.948) (2005), C 230 (203.052) V6-2.5L (272.920) (2007), C 230 CL (203.740) L4-1.8L SC (271.948) (2003), C 230K (202.024) L4-2.3L SC (111.975) (2001), C 240 4MATIC Sedan (203.081) V6-2.6L (112.916) (2005), C 240 4MATIC Wagon (203.281) V6-2.6L (112.916) (2003), C 240 Sedan (203.061) V6-2.6L (112.912) (2002), C 240 Wagon (203.261) V6-2.6L (112.912) (2003), C 280 (202.028) L6-2.8L (104.941) (1994), C 280 (202.029) V6-2.8L (112.920) (1999), C 280 (203.054) V6-3.0L (272.940) (2006), C 280 4MATIC (203.092) V6-3.0L (272.941) (2007), C 320 4MATIC Sedan (203.084) V6-3.2L (112.953) (2003), C 320 CL (203.764) V6-3.2L (112.946) (2004), C 320 Sedan (203.064) V6-3.2L (112.946) (2001), C 320 Wagon (203.264) V6-3.2L (112.946) (2004), C 350 (203.056) V6-3.5L (272.960) (2006), C 350 (204.056) V6-3.5L (272.961) (2008), C 350 4MATIC (203.087) V6-3.5L (272.970) (2007), C 43 AMG (202.033) V8-4.3L (113.944) (1998), C 55 AMG (203.076) V8-5.5L (113.988) (2006), CLS 55 AMG (219.376) V8-5.5L SC (113.990) (2006), CLS 550 (219.372) V8-5.5L (273.960) (2007).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information73 pages
  - Specifications › Alignment2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…40
  - Description and Operation › OF40.20-P-3000-01B Wheel Alignment Form2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › AR40.20-P-0230SX Attaching Mercedes-Benz Quick-Clamping Devices2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…29
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension15 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering9 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › Electric Steering Lock Control Unit2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › AR54.25-P-2802CW Remove/Install Steering Column Module2
    Steering Wheel Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension44 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering6 pages
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension14 pages
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Left, Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Tire Pressure Sensor, Left, Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
- Steering113 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins9 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › LI33-20_P-047117 › Jul › 09 › Steering/Suspension - Front End Grinding Noises2 3 4
    Customer Interest: › LI33-20_P-047117 › Jul › 09 › Steering/Suspension - Front End Grinding Noises2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Front Steering Knuckle: › P-26_50-02A › Jun › 08 › M/T - Hard To Engage 1st or Reverse/Shifter Sticking
    All Other Service Bulletins for Front Steering Knuckle: › P-26_50-02A › Jun › 08 › M/T - Hard To Engage 1st or Reverse/Shifter Sticking
  - Power Steering43 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2 3 4
    Power Steering Fluid Cooler › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information22 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Line/Hose:9 pages
    LI46-20_P-048484 › Dec › 09 › Steering - Internal Steering Gear Leakage2 3 4
    P-46_20-16E › Feb › 09 › Steering - Leaks At Steering Gear/Hose Junction2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose:9 pages
    LI46-20_P-048484 › Dec › 09 › Steering - Internal Steering Gear Leakage2 3 4
    P-46_20-16E › Feb › 09 › Steering - Leaks At Steering Gear/Hose Junction2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › AR46.25-P-3015CV Remove/Install Hydraulic Line of Power Steering Return Lines of Power Steering2 3 4
    Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › AR46.30-P-0100CW Checking Oil Pressure of Power Steering Pump2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Steering9 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › Electric Steering Lock Control Unit2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › AR54.25-P-2802CW Remove/Install Steering Column Module2
    Steering Wheel Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering6 pages
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Steering Column24 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › Electric Steering Lock Control Unit2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › AR54.25-P-2802CW Remove/Install Steering Column Module2
    Steering Column Lock › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR46.10-P-0810CW Electronic Ignition/Starter Switch (EZS) Removal and Installation2 3 4 5 6
    Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Tilt Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Steering Gear › Steering Gear Seal › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Gear Seal: › LI46-20_P-048484 › Dec › 09 › Steering - Internal Steering Gear Leakage2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Gear Seal: › LI46-20_P-048484 › Dec › 09 › Steering - Internal Steering Gear Leakage2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Steering Wheel › Steering Wheel Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Tie Rod7 pages
    Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2
    Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
- Suspension132 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information4 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › AR35.20-P-0116CW Remove/Install Supporting Joint at Wheel Carrier (Wheel Carrier Installed)2 3
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR35.20-P-0105CW Remove/Install Thrust Arm Bushing at the Wheel Carrier2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Cross-Member › Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Rear Cross-Member: › 2007110003 › Dec › 07 › Campaign - Rear Cross Member Inspection2 3 4
    By Symptom for Rear Cross-Member: › 2007110003 › Dec › 07 › Campaign - Rear Cross Member Inspection2 3 4
    Recalls for Rear Cross-Member: › 2007110003 › Dec › 07 › Campaign - Rear Cross Member Inspection2 3 4
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Steering Knuckle: › LI33-20_P-047117 › Jul › 09 › Steering/Suspension - Front End Grinding Noises2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Front Steering Knuckle: › LI33-20_P-047117 › Jul › 09 › Steering/Suspension - Front End Grinding Noises2 3 4
  - Radius Arm › Radius Arm Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR35.20-P-0115CW Remove/Install Wheel Carrier2 3 4 5
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension › Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension14 pages
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Left, Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR32.20-P-0300CW Remove/Install Stabilizer Bar on Front Axle2 3 4
  - Strut / Shock Tower › Front Strut / Shock Tower › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Strut / Shock Tower: › LI32-25_P-048381 › Dec › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Dull Thumping Noise On Bumps2 3
    Customer Interest for Front Strut / Shock Tower: › LI32-25_P-048381 › Dec › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Dull Thumping Noise On Bumps2 3
  - Subframe12 pages
    Front Subframe › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Front Subframe: › 2007100001 › Oct › 07 › Campaign - Subframe Strut Removal2
    Recalls for Front Subframe: › 2007100001 › Oct › 07 › Campaign - Subframe Strut Removal2
    By Symptom for Front Subframe: › 2007100001 › Oct › 07 › Campaign - Subframe Strut Removal2
    Rear Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair › AR35.10-P-0040-02CW Remove/Install Front Rubber Mount In Rear Axle Mount2 3 4 5 6
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)13 pages
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Left, Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Locations
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Strut Mount › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Strut Mount:5 pages
    S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
    LI32-25_P-048381 › Dec › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Dull Thumping Noise On Bumps2 3
    Customer Interest for Strut Mount:5 pages
    S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
    LI32-25_P-048381 › Dec › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Dull Thumping Noise On Bumps2 3
  - Torque Rod › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Torque Rod: › LI33-15_P-0474712 › Jan › 10 › Suspension - Front Axle Area Noise When Maneuvering2
    Customer Interest for Torque Rod: › LI33-15_P-0474712 › Jan › 10 › Suspension - Front Axle Area Noise When Maneuvering2
  - Torsion Bar › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Torsion Bar: › LI32-25_P-048381 › Dec › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Dull Thumping Noise On Bumps2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Torsion Bar: › LI32-25_P-048381 › Dec › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Dull Thumping Noise On Bumps2 3
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Wheels and Tires123 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Tire Pressure Sensor, Left, Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  - Tire Monitoring System31 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › Tire Pressure Sensor, Left, Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
  - Tires › Component Information42 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Description and Operation › GF40.10-P-1002CWB Overview of Summer Tires, Disk Wheels2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
    Testing and Inspection › AP40.10-P-4051CW Check Tires For Damage and Crack Formations2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Wheels › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Sequence2
  - Wheel Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections