R 350 4MATIC W251 V6-3.5L M272 (2006): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: R 320 BLUETEC (251.125) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (642.870) (2009), R 350 (251.156) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2008), R 350 BLUETEC (251.125) V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (642.870) (2010), R 63 AMG (251.177) V8-6.3L (156.980) (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 Information63 pages
  - Specifications › Alignment Specs2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
  - Service and Repair › AR40.20-P-0200RT Perform Chassis Alignment2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…45
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension28 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Steering8 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Module2 3 4
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Wheel Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension15 pages
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Customer Interest for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Locations › Axle Level Control System Control Module, Rear2 3 4
    Service and Repair › AR32.22-P-6000RT Removing and Installing Air Suspension Control Unit2 3 4 5 6
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension46 pages
- Steering183 pages
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Power Steering48 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins11 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:7 pages
    S-46_25-70 › Jan › 10 › Steering - Approved Hydraulic Fluids2
    T-46_30-63B › Apr › 09 › Steering - Screech/Groan From Power Steering Pump2
    S-46_30-40B › Nov › 08 › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    T-46_00-45 › Jul › 06 › Steering - Power Steering Fluid Requirements
    Customer Interest: › T-46_30-63B › Apr › 09 › Steering - Screech/Groan From Power Steering Pump2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Steering Fluid: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Power Steering - Fluid Filling/Bleeding Precautions2
    Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Line/Hose: › T-46_25-64 › Aug › 08 › Steering - Fluid Flow Noise From Steering Pressure Hose
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Line/Hose: › T-46_25-64 › Aug › 08 › Steering - Fluid Flow Noise From Steering Pressure Hose
    Service and Repair › AR46.25-P-3015RT Remove/Install Hydraulic Line of Power Steering2 3 4 5 6 7
    Power Steering Pressure Control Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: › S-46_50-34A › Feb › 09 › Steering - Speed Sensitive Steering Malfunctions/DTC's2 3
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: › S-46_50-34A › Feb › 09 › Steering - Speed Sensitive Steering Malfunctions/DTC's2 3
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Steering Pump: › T-46_30-63B › Apr › 09 › Steering - Screech/Groan From Power Steering Pump2
    Customer Interest for Power Steering Pump: › T-46_30-63B › Apr › 09 › Steering - Screech/Groan From Power Steering Pump2
    Testing and Inspection › AR46.30-P-0100RT Checking Oil Pressure of Power Steering Pump2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Relays and Modules - Steering8 pages
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Module2 3 4
    Steering Control Module › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Wheel Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering18 pages
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Wheel Heater Switch2 3 4
    Steering Wheel Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Adjustment Switch2 3
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Adjustment Raise/Lower, Forward/Back Switch2 3 4 5
  - Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Steering Column26 pages
    Power Adjustable Steering Column Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Steering Column Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Column Bearing: › T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Steering Column Bearing: › T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Steering Column Control Module › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Module2 3 4
    Steering Column Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Telescoping Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations2
    Telescoping Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Adjustment Switch2 3
    Tilt Wheel Motor › Component Information › Locations2
    Tilt Wheel Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Column Adjustment Raise/Lower, Forward/Back Switch2 3 4 5
  - Steering Gear › Component Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins9 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:4 pages
    T-46_20-61A › Apr › 08 › Steering - Rattling/Thumping Noise On Rough Roads2
    T-46_20-58 › Jun › 07 › Steering - Steering Gear Leakage Information2
    Customer Interest: › T-46_20-61A › Apr › 08 › Steering - Rattling/Thumping Noise On Rough Roads2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear:3 pages
    T-33_15-34A › May › 08 › Suspension - Front Axle Grunting/Creaking Noises2
    P-33_20-31 › Dec › 07 › Suspension - Front Control Arm Hydro Mount Replacement
    All Other Service Bulletins for Steering Gear:0 pages
    T-33_15-34A › May › 08 › Suspension - Front Axle Grunting/Creaking Noises
    P-33_20-31 › Dec › 07 › Suspension - Front Control Arm Hydro Mount Replacement
    Description and Operation › GF46.20-P-5137RT Steering Gear of Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Component Description2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Steering Mounted Controls Assembly › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Mounted Controls Assembly: › T-46_10-48A › Sep › 07 › Electrical - Steering Wheel Buttons Inoperative2
    Customer Interest for Steering Mounted Controls Assembly: › T-46_10-48A › Sep › 07 › Electrical - Steering Wheel Buttons Inoperative2
    Description and Operation › GF82.90-P-0001RT Multifunction Steering Wheel, Function2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Steering Shaft:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft Coupler:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
    Customer Interest for Steering Shaft Coupler:6 pages
    LI46-10_P-047231 › Jul › 09 › Steering - Unequal Side To Side Steering Effort2
    T-46_10-32G › Dec › 08 › Steering - Steering Shaft Groaning/Cracking Noise2 3 4
  - Steering Wheel8 pages
    Steering Wheel Heater Control Module › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Steering Wheel Heater Switch › Component Information › Locations › Steering Wheel Heater Switch2 3 4
    Steering Wheel Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations
  - Tie Rod8 pages
    Tie Rod Boot › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR46.40-P-0400-01GH Detaching and Attaching Inner Clamp2
    Tie Rod End › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
- Suspension189 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information14 pages
    Testing and Inspection › AP33.20-P-3353RT Inspect Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › AR33.20-P-0440RT Replace Supporting Joint2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Control Arm › Control Arm Bushing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm Bushing:3 pages
    T-33_15-34A › May › 08 › Suspension - Front Axle Grunting/Creaking Noises2
    P-33_20-31 › Dec › 07 › Suspension - Front Control Arm Hydro Mount Replacement
    Customer Interest: › T-33_15-34A › May › 08 › Suspension - Front Axle Grunting/Creaking Noises2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Control Arm Bushing: › P-33_20-31 › Dec › 07 › Suspension - Front Control Arm Hydro Mount Replacement
  - Cross-Member › Rear Cross-Member › System Information › Service and Repair2
  - Front Steering Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Radius Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Rear Knuckle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Rear Knuckle Alignment Link › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Relays and Modules - Suspension15 pages
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Customer Interest for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Locations › Axle Level Control System Control Module, Rear2 3 4
    Service and Repair › AR32.22-P-6000RT Removing and Installing Air Suspension Control Unit2 3 4 5 6
  - Sensors and Switches - Suspension19 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Traction Control - Acceleration Sensor Elimination
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control4 pages
    Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Stabilizer Link › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Stabilizer Link: › T-32_20-56 › Oct › 07 › Steering/Suspension - Front Axle Area Thumping Noise
    Customer Interest for Stabilizer Link: › T-32_20-56 › Oct › 07 › Steering/Suspension - Front Axle Area Thumping Noise
  - Subframe10 pages
    Front Subframe › System Information › Specifications2 3
    Rear Subframe › System Information › Specifications
    Rear Subframe Mount › System Information › Service and Repair › AR35.10-P-0040-02RT Remove/Install Front Rubber Mount In Rear Axle Mount2 3 4 5 6
  - Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)75 pages
    Acceleration Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Traction Control - Acceleration Sensor Elimination
    Accumulator, Suspension Control › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Air Silencer, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Silencer: › T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    Customer Interest for Air Silencer: › T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    Air Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
    Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins30 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Compressor/Pump:10 pages
    LI32-22_P-47927-2 › Sep › 09 › Suspension - 'AIRMATIC' Service Required Displayed/DTC's2 3
    2008080001 › Aug › 08 › Campaign - Air Suspension Compressor Inspect/Replace2 3
    T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    T-32_22-50A › Jan › 08 › Suspension - 'Airmatic(R) Inoperative' Message/DTC's Set2
    Customer Interest:7 pages
    LI32-22_P-47927-2 › Sep › 09 › Suspension - 'AIRMATIC' Service Required Displayed/DTC's2 3
    T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    T-32_22-50A › Jan › 08 › Suspension - 'Airmatic(R) Inoperative' Message/DTC's Set2
    Recalls: › 2008080001 › Aug › 08 › Campaign - Air Suspension Compressor Inspect/Replace2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Compressor/Pump: › 2008080001 › Aug › 08 › Campaign - Air Suspension Compressor Inspect/Replace2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Compressor/Pump:7 pages
    LI32-22_P-47927-2 › Sep › 09 › Suspension - 'AIRMATIC' Service Required Displayed/DTC's2 3
    T-32_22-65 › Jun › 08 › Suspension - Hissing Noise From Airmatic Compressor2
    T-32_22-50A › Jan › 08 › Suspension - 'Airmatic(R) Inoperative' Message/DTC's Set2
    Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations
    Level Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations › Level Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Suspension Control Module › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Customer Interest for Suspension Control Module: › T-32_22-66D › Mar › 09 › Suspension - Front Axle Thumping Noises On Rough Roads2
    Locations › Axle Level Control System Control Module, Rear2 3 4
    Service and Repair › AR32.22-P-6000RT Removing and Installing Air Suspension Control Unit2 3 4 5 6
    Suspension Control Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations2
    Suspension Hose/Line › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Locations2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair › AR32.20-P-0200RT Remove/Install Front Spring2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Strut Mount › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Strut Mount: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
    Customer Interest for Strut Mount: › S-32_25-82A › Dec › 10 › Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › AR35.20-P-0130RT Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft Flange and Angular Ball Bearing2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Wheels and Tires76 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires9 pages
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › TPM [RDK] Wheel Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Tire Monitoring System23 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Tire Pressure Monitor Antenna › Component Information4 pages
    Description and Operation › GF40.15-P-5125RT Wheel Antenna, Component Description2
    Service and Repair › AR40.15-P-0250RT Remove/Install Rear TPM Wheel Antenna2
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations › TPM [RDK] Wheel Sensor, Front, Left2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Tire Pressure Warning Reset Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Recalls for Spare Tire: › 2006040007 › Jun › 06 › Campaign - Spare Tire Inspection/Replacement2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Spare Tire: › 2006040007 › Jun › 06 › Campaign - Spare Tire Inspection/Replacement2 3 4
  - Wheels › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Alloy Wheel Radial Crack Information2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › AR35.20-P-0130RT Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft Flange and Angular Ball Bearing2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wheel Hub › Component Information9 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications › Tightening Specifications2
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