ML 350 4MATIC (164.186) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2006)
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Strut Tower Brace: Recalls
Campaign - Strut Tower Reinforcement
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2006010005, March 2006
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 164 MODEL YEAR 2006
INSTALL PLATE AT UPPER CONTROL ARM
This service campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range below) off-road use or rough (wash
board) surfaces may result in unacceptable noise and vibration in the steering mechanism. Dealers will install a plate to prevent any increase in vibration
and resulting noise.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located below, 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 15,106 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
Note:
Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign. VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the
campaign is required on a specific vehicle. VMI always overrides the bulletin in reference to a specific vehicle's inclusion in a particular campaign.
Please also note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Procedure
Note:
Perform procedure on both sides of vehicle.
1.
Remove suspension strut.
Note:
Regarding above WIS instructions:
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Loosen nut (12) prior to performing step 13 ("Unscrew nut (9) and remove tie rod from steering knuckle").
CAUTION!
When performing step 17-removal of strut-do not put stress on brake line.
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Steel spring suspension only: Pull front axle out of differential to remove strut.