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
Upper Transverse Link
1 - Wheel Bearing Housing
2 - Bolt
70 Nm +180º
Replace after removing
Must be tightened in the curb weight position. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel Bearing at Standard Vehicle Height, Lifting Vehicles
with Air Suspension".
3 - T
Note
Cleaning the refrigerant circuit means flushing it with
refrigerant R134a. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit, Cleaning (Flushing), with
Refrigerant R134a" or blowing through with compressed
air and nitrogen. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing with