Rear Axle (C230, C280, C43, CLK320, CLK430, CL500 (1999), E300 Turbo Diesel, E320, E430, E55, S320, S420, S500 (1999) & SL500)
NOTE:
Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) are equipped with a wear indicator for both front and rear axle. When measuring rear axle, unclip wear indicator cable holder from spring link.
- Position Measuring Device (201 589 01 21 00) swivel arm on inside of spring link. See Fig 1 . Position measuring device contact arm on rear axle shaft. Read plumb value of vehicle. 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 REAR RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table. If riding height is not within specification, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. See ADJUSTING RIDING HEIGHT .