Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz OEM Parts Mercedes Benz OE Replacement PartsTechnical Service Bulletin # LI32-25_P-051123 Date: 111220
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
2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971) Page 87
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
2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971) Page 88
2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971) Page 89
Parts
WIS-References
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
2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971) Page 87
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
2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971) Page 88
2010 Mercedes Benz E 550 Sedan (212.072) V8-5.5L (273.971) Page 89
Parts
WIS-References
