C 320 CL (203.764) V6-3.2L (112.946) (2004)
3.
Test drive vehicle to determine/verify noise in area of front axle.
4.
Measure clearance between the rebound stop (Figure 2, B) and the Rubber ring. If the clearance is below 1 mm, then the rebound stop (Figure 2,
B) must be replaced.
5.
Remove the 21 mm nut which secures the rebound stop to the damper strut assembly.
Note:
It is not necessary to remove the damper strut assembly.
6.
Replace the removed rebound stop with a new rebound stop.
7.
Secure the new rebound stop with a new 21 mm nut. Refer to WIS document AR32.25-P-1018P for the torque value for the newly installed 21 mm
nut.
8.
If the noise continues even with the new/modified rebound stop installed, the rubber mounts of the front anti-roll bar must be checked.
9.
Unhook the drop link leading to the front axle's anti-roll bar. Refer to WIS document AR32.20-P-0300P.
10.
Check for free play within the anti-roll bar rubber mounts by moving the anti-roll bar back and forth. If there is any play noticed while checking
the anti-roll bar rubber mounts for free play, the anti-roll bar rubber mounts must be replaced. Refer to WIS document: AR32.20-P-0300P.
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Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.