Car suspension, wheels and tires Mercedes C-Class (W202)
Front suspension design
1. Body; 2. Upper suspension arm; 3. Steering knuckle; 4. Brake disc; 5. Lower suspension arm 6. Tie rod head; 7. Spring; 8. Shock absorber; 9. Steering mechanism; 10....
1. Body; 2. Upper suspension arm; 3. Steering knuckle; 4. Brake disc; 5. Lower suspension arm 6. Tie rod head; 7. Spring; 8. Shock absorber; 9. Steering mechanism; 10....
Shock absorbers — removal and installation
Shock absorbers can be replaced individually, paying attention not to their manufacturer, but to the conventional coloring and marking, for example, "V1 orange". Removal...
Shock absorbers can be replaced individually, paying attention not to their manufacturer, but to the conventional coloring and marking, for example, "V1 orange". Removal...
Checking and recycling shock absorbers
During the trip, a malfunction of the shock absorbers can be determined by the following signs: prolonged vibrations of the body caused by unevenness of the road; body...
During the trip, a malfunction of the shock absorbers can be determined by the following signs: prolonged vibrations of the body caused by unevenness of the road; body...
Front springs — removal and installation
Attention! Depending on the vehicle's equipment, different springs are installed in the suspension, each with its own rubber supports. To designate the springs, a red or...
Attention! Depending on the vehicle's equipment, different springs are installed in the suspension, each with its own rubber supports. To designate the springs, a red or...
Setting the clearance in the front bearings
1. Mark the position of the front wheels in relation to the hub with paint. This will ensure that the balanced wheel returns to the same position after removal. Loosen...
1. Mark the position of the front wheels in relation to the hub with paint. This will ensure that the balanced wheel returns to the same position after removal. Loosen...
Anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Removal 1. Place the front of the car on stands. 2. Unscrew the supports (22b) on both sides of the bottom and on the suspension arms. Mark the position of the clamps...
Removal 1. Place the front of the car on stands. 2. Unscrew the supports (22b) on both sides of the bottom and on the suspension arms. Mark the position of the clamps...
Rear suspension design
1. Rear axle beam; 2. Rear axle drive; 3. Half shaft; 4. Traction; 5. Suspension arm; 6. Pusher; 7. Convergence rod; 8. Camber strut; 9. Shock absorber; 10. Rear spring;...
1. Rear axle beam; 2. Rear axle drive; 3. Half shaft; 4. Traction; 5. Suspension arm; 6. Pusher; 7. Convergence rod; 8. Camber strut; 9. Shock absorber; 10. Rear spring;...
Rear shock absorbers — removal and installation
In case of repair, shock absorbers of any manufacturer can be installed, provided that their markings are observed, for example, "H2 orange" (H2 orange). Removal 1....
In case of repair, shock absorbers of any manufacturer can be installed, provided that their markings are observed, for example, "H2 orange" (H2 orange). Removal 1....
Rear springs — removal and installation
Attention! Depending on the vehicle equipment, different springs with corresponding rubber supports are used. To identify the springs, a colored line is applied to the...
Attention! Depending on the vehicle equipment, different springs with corresponding rubber supports are used. To identify the springs, a colored line is applied to the...
Half shafts — removal and installation
Caution! To tighten the axle nut, you need a wrench with a torque adjustable to at least 220 Nm. Removal 1. Unscrew the axle shaft mounting nut using a twelve-sided...
Caution! To tighten the axle nut, you need a wrench with a torque adjustable to at least 220 Nm. Removal 1. Unscrew the axle shaft mounting nut using a twelve-sided...
Removal axle shafts / replacing rubber seals
Attention! The outer constant velocity joint (CV joint) is non-separable. Both cuffs are installed on the inner side of the shaft. After long-term operation, it is...
Attention! The outer constant velocity joint (CV joint) is non-separable. Both cuffs are installed on the inner side of the shaft. After long-term operation, it is...
Why do you need a shock absorber?
To understand why you need a shock absorber, try driving without it... In order for the car not to perceive all the unevenness on the road, some elastic element is...
To understand why you need a shock absorber, try driving without it... In order for the car not to perceive all the unevenness on the road, some elastic element is...
Types of shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are divided into two main types according to their design: twin-tube and single-tube shock absorbers. Monotube shock absorber 1. Atmospheric pressure. 2....
Shock absorbers are divided into two main types according to their design: twin-tube and single-tube shock absorbers. Monotube shock absorber 1. Atmospheric pressure. 2....
Additional protection for ball joints of steering rods
Ball joints can only last a long time if water and dirt do not get into them. The sealing of the joints can be improved and thus their durability increased if each ball...
Ball joints can only last a long time if water and dirt do not get into them. The sealing of the joints can be improved and thus their durability increased if each ball...
Secret bolts for securing external elements
Becoming a car owner, each of us tries to protect our brainchild from encroachment in all ways known to him. If the "internal organs" are somehow protected from unwanted...
Becoming a car owner, each of us tries to protect our brainchild from encroachment in all ways known to him. If the "internal organs" are somehow protected from unwanted...
Technical characteristics of wheels
Mercedes C-class models are equipped with tires and wheels of different sizes, depending on the equipment. The size, along with the rim width, also determines the...
Mercedes C-class models are equipped with tires and wheels of different sizes, depending on the equipment. The size, along with the rim width, also determines the...
Wheel and tire maintenance
Wheel replacement When changing wheels, it is not advisable to change the direction of rotation of the tires. For some tires, the direction of rotation is indicated by...
Wheel replacement When changing wheels, it is not advisable to change the direction of rotation of the tires. For some tires, the direction of rotation is indicated by...
Diagnosis of tire faults
Diagnosis of tire faults Wear Cause More wear on both sides of the tread Tire pressure too low More severe tire wear in the middle of the tread around the entire...
Diagnosis of tire faults Wear Cause More wear on both sides of the tread Tire pressure too low More severe tire wear in the middle of the tread around the entire...
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