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February 9, 2010 Service bulletin

Mercedes: creaking noise from bottom front suspension (connection of lower control arm to steering knuckle)

Mercedes Benz technical service bulletin LI33-25-P-048890 for 2005-2007 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren.

Bulletin number
LI33-25-P-048890
Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Summary
Mercedes: creaking noise from bottom front suspension (connection of lower control arm to steering knuckle). Audible creaking noise when steering at standstill or when driving at low speed. Cause is deformation of the bushing holding the lower ball joint due to settling of the connection during operation.

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