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Unsatisfactory handling/straight-line stability (crosswind sensitivity) >100 km/h - AF40.20-P-3111A

MODEL 210.### (except 210.072) #A up to 567546 

MODEL 210.### #J 

MODEL 210.072 #A up to 567546 except CODE (957a) AMG engineering package 

Modification notes

20.1.98 "Remedy" revised and "Parts ordering note" changed    
Damage code Cause Remedy  
40 226 28 Unfavorable accumulation of tolerances. 1 Attempt to simulate complaint described by customer during initial test drive and evaluate vehicle.  
    2 Measure vehicle level, correct if required (attempt to achieve light wedge shape, lower at front).
IMPORTANT Vehicle level should be within specified values.
AR40.20-P-0301C 
    3 Replace rear axle struts (thrust arms/camber struts and torque struts). AR35.20-P-0113B
    IMPORTANT Standard since 03/97 as of veh. ident. no. A 379346. AR35.20-P-0114B
    4 Replace upper transverse control arm.
IMPORTANT Standard since 11/97 as of veh. ident. no. A 567546.
AR33.20-P-0500C
    5 Check and adjust play of thrust element in rack-and-pinion steering.
IMPORTANT Replace plug if visible damaged Reduction of thrust element play standard since 10/97 as of veh. ident. no. A 534 435.
AR46.20-P-0601A
    6 Check alignment of vehicle electronically, if not already checked. AR40.20-P-0200A 
Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
201 350 56 06 Torque strut (sedan only) 2
210 350 13 06 Torque strut (T-models only) 2
210 350 00 29 Torque strut 2
210 350 24 06 Camber strut Left 1
210 350 25 06 Camber strut Right 1
210 330 87 07 Transverse control arm Left 1
210 330 88 07 Transverse control arm Right 1
210 988 01 28 Plugs 1
210 463 07 17 Clamps 2