E 55 AMG Wagon (211.276) V8-5.5L SC (113.990) (2006)
Steering Gear Bracket: Customer Interest
Steering/Frame - Front End Cracking/Creaking Noises
CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS
TURNED
Topic Number
LI46.40-P-047549
Version
1
Design Group
46.40 Steering linkage
Date
08-13-2009
Validity
Up to VIN 211####B100720, except 4x4;
Up to VIN 219####A101957
Design modification to retaining plate so that greater clearance is given on 2.12.2006 for model series 211/219
Reason for change
Modification of validity/Superceded DTB P-B-46.40/53a
COMPLAINT:
Cracking/creaking noises from the steering plate at the front axle carrier may occur when steering. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or
when the vehicle is moving slowly.
CAUSE:
Relative movement between the frame-type integral support and steering plate can cause the plate to make contact with the frame-type integral support of
the front axle, which in turn causes noises.
REMEDY:
On vehicles of model series 211/219, replace the retaining plate on the frame-type integral support (subframe).
Tightening torque for threaded connection securing retaining plate to frame-type integral support (subframe):
Model series 211/ model series 219, except 4x4: 110 Nm
Tightening torque for threaded connection securing rack-and-pinion steering to frame-type integral support and retaining plate:
Model series 211 / model series 219, except 4x4: 1. stage 70 Nm, 2nd stage + 90°
Symptoms
Parts