Drivetrain ­ Noises at Full Lock From Front Axle Area Squeaking noise emanating from area of front axle at full steering lock

2010 Mercedes Benz S 600 (221.176) V12­5.5L Turbo (275.953)      
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Drivetrain ­ Noises at Full Lock From Front Axle Area
Squeaking noise emanating from area of front axle at full steering lock
Topic number L133.30­P­055908
Version 1
Design group 33.30 Final drive, differential, drive shaft
Date 04­12­2013
Validity Models: All Mercedes­Benz cars with front­wheel drive
and 4x4 vehicles
Reason for change
Complaint:
Noises (squeaking) at full steering lock from the area of the front axle.
Cause:
The painting of the rubber boot during production can result in a squeaking noise in the area of the outer joints at full lock.
Remedy:
Raise the vehicle at the front axle, then turn the steering wheel to full lock on both sides while rotating the wheels by hand. If
there is a squeaking noise near the full lock position, the following work procedure is to be performed:
1. Clean boots on left and right outer joints.
2. Coat boots on left and right outer joints with lubricant A 000 989 36 60*.
Note:
Do not replace the side shafts on account of this complaint.
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