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 gear; 10. Pivot...
Shock absorbers — removal and installation Shock absorbers can be replaced one by one, paying attention not to their manufacturer, but to the conditional color and marking, for example, "V1 orange" (orange)....
Inspection and disposal of shock absorbers During a trip, a malfunction of shock absorbers can be determined by the following signs: prolonged body vibrations caused by road irregularities; body buildup on two...
Front springs — removal and installation Attention! Depending on the equipment of the car, various springs are placed in the suspension, each time with its own rubber mounts. To indicate the springs, a red or...
Setting the clearance in the front bearings 1. Mark with paint the position of the front wheels in relation to the hub. Thanks to this, the balanced wheel returns to the same position after removal. Loosen the...
Anti-roll bar — removal and installation Removing 1. Place the car on stands at the front. 2. Unscrew on both sides of the support (22b) on the bottom and on the suspension arms. Pre-mark with paint the...
Rear shock absorbers — removal and installation In case of repair, shock absorbers of any manufacturer can be installed, provided that their marking is observed, for example, "H2 orange" (H2 orange). Removing 1....
Rear springs — removal and installation Attention! Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, various springs with corresponding rubber mounts are used. To identify the springs, the last coil is marked with a...
Half shafts — removal and installation Attention! To tighten the axle nut, a wrench with an adjustable torque of at least 220 Nm is required. Removing 1. Loosen the axle shaft nut using a SW 30 Allen wrench....
Removal of axle shafts / replacement of rubber cuffs Attention! External constant velocity joint (SHRUS) - inseparable. Both cuffs are placed on the inside of the shaft. After a long period of use, it is recommended to...
Why you need a shock absorber To understand why a shock absorber is needed, try to ride without it... In order for the car not to perceive all the bumps on the road, some kind of elastic element is...
Types of shock absorbers Shock absorbers according to their design are divided into two main types: double-tube and single-tube shock absorbers. Single tube damper 1. Atmospheric pressure. 2....
Secret bolts to secure the outer elements Becoming a car owner, each of us tries by all means known to him to protect his offspring from encroachment. If "internal organs" are somehow protected from undesirable...
Wheel specifications Mercedes C-class models, depending on the equipment, are equipped with tires and wheels of various sizes. The size, along with the width of the rim, also determines the...
Wheel and tire maintenance Wheel replacement When changing wheels, it is impractical to change the direction of rotation of the tires. For some tires, the direction of rotation is indicated by an...
Tire Fault Diagnosis Tire Fault Diagnosis Wear Cause Heavier wear on both sides of the tread Tire pressure too low Heavier tire wear in the middle of the tread around the entire...