Technical 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

Date 12-20-2011

Validity

2011 Mercedes Benz C 250 (204.052) (CANADA) V6-2.5L (272.921) Page 37

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

2011 Mercedes Benz C 250 (204.052) (CANADA) V6-2.5L (272.921) Page 38

2011 Mercedes Benz C 250 (204.052) (CANADA) V6-2.5L (272.921) Page 39

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