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Mercedes Benz E 550 4MATIC Sedan (212.090) V8-5.5L (273.970) Noises from area of front axle suspension struts

2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 4MATIC Sedan (212.090) V8-5.5L (273.970)     Noises from area of front axle suspension struts

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Suspension - Noises From Front Axle Suspension Struts

Noises from area of front axle suspension struts

Topic number         LI32.25-P-051123

Version               1

Design group          32.25 Shock absorbers/damper struts/spring struts

Date                  12-20-2011

Validity

Reason for change

Complaint:

Dull thumping noises or metallic rattling from the area of the front axle on slightly uneven roads or on repaired road surfaces.

Note:

Observe chassis number range!

Note:

Noises from the shock absorber are audible on small undulations and have a more metallic sound.

Note:

The noises occur in the lower vehicle speed range (20... approx. 70 km/h), see "1.mp3".

Note:

In this case, deviating from the normal procedure, replace both suspension struts.

Symptoms

Parts

WIS-References

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