General Information
Suspension
Note
The specified values apply to all engine versions.
Front/rear track width only applies to 255/65R18 tires on 8Jx18
rims.
Track widths change when usin
Shock Absorber Leaks
Vehicles with Coil Springs
Shock Absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacem
Front Gas-Filled Shock Absorbers, Venting and Draining
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hand drill
3 mm diameter drill bit.
6 mm diameter drill bit
Oil collecting container
Protect
1 - Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G284-
Component location: on the right side of the headlamp mount
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283-, Removing and
Installing".
2 - Bolt
9 Nm
3 - Front Pass
Note
Determine the correct suspension version. Refer to
→ Chapter "Production Control Number (PR Number) Explanations".
A vehicle with coil springs can only be measured at curb
weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Standard Vehicle Height for Axle Alignment on
Vehicles with