Front Axle (C230, C280, C43, CLK320, CLK430, CL500 (1999), E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, S320, S420, S500 (1999), SL500 & SLK230)
- Lift and support vehicle. Remove engine splash-shield (if necessary). Lower vehicle. Bounce vehicle several times to settle suspension. Position Measuring Device (201 589 00 21 00) between front and rear eccentric bolts on wishbone mounts (lower control arm). See Fig 1
.
- Ensure measuring device is positioned so scale can be read from center of vehicle. When measuring right side of vehicle, use "+" and "-" signs on upper section of scale. When measuring left side of vehicle, use "-" and "+" signs on lower section of scale. See FRONT RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
table. If riding height is not within specification, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See ADJUSTING RIDING HEIGHT
.
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