Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering...
Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin LI46-40-P-047549 for 2003-2010 Mercedes-Benz E350, 1995-1999, 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz E320 and 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz E500 and others.
- Bulletin number
- LI46-40-P-047549
- Component
- Power train: axle assembly
- Summary
- Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. Relative movement between the frame type integral support and steering plate can cause the plate to make contact with the frame type integral support of the front axle, which in turn causes noises.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 161 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz E350 2003-2010 20032004200520062007200820092010
- Mercedes Benz E320 1995-1999, 2003-2009 19992003200420052006200720082009
- Mercedes Benz E500 2003-2009 2003200420052006200720082009
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 2003-2006 2003200420052006
- Mercedes Benz E550 2005-2009 20052006200720082009
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 2003-2004, 2007-2009 20032004200720082009
- Mercedes Benz E55 2007-2009 200720082009
- Mercedes Benz E63 2005-2006 20052006
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