LI32.25-P-061137

Clunking noise from front axle suspension strut or rear axle shock absorber on short strokes of the damper
Topic number
LI32.25-P-061137
Version
1
Design group
32.25 Shock absorbers/damper struts/spring struts
Date
03-24-2015
Validity
MODEL 205 from VIN end number F095500 to VIN end
number F126957 without code 489
MODEL 205 from VIN end number L000539 to VIN end
number L013357 without code 489
Reason for change
Validity of replacement parts revised
Reason for block
Complaint:
Clunking noise on rough roads, especially during short strokes of the damper.
Attachments
File
Description
MRA rear noise check.MP3
Noise complaints - Clunking
Cause:
Damage to the piston threaded section within the damper. The piston can be bolted incorrectly and cause a noise.
Remedy:
Locate the affected suspension strut or shock absorber by performing a test drive on rough roads.
Replace the affected suspension strut or damper.
Symptoms
Chassis/suspension / Chassis, noises / Cracking
Chassis/suspension / Chassis, noises / Clattering
Parts
Part number
ES1 ES2 Designation
Quantity Note
EPC
A 205 320 01 30
Left and right front shock-absorber strut
2
Code 485
X
A 205 320 23 30
Left and right front shock-absorber strut
2
Code 486
X
A 205 320 83 30
Left and right front shock-absorber strut
2
Code 677 up to chassis number:
- L up to date 31.10.2014 (CKD)
- F up to date 31.10.2014
X
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A 205 320 92 30
Left and right front shock-absorber strut
2
As of chassis number:
- L as of date 31.10.2014 (CKD)
- F as of date 31.10.2014
X
A 205 320 02 30
Left and right front shock-absorber strut
2
Code 482
X
A 205 323 15 00
Left front shock-absorber strut 1
Code 488,
as at 03/2015 part number not yet
available
X
A 205 323 16 00
Right front shock-absorber
strut
Code 488,
as at 03/2015 part number not yet
available
X
A 205 320 07 30
Left front shock-absorber strut 1
Code 485
X
A 205 320 08 30
Right front shock-absorber
strut
1
Code 485
X
A 205 320 09 30
Left front shock-absorber strut 1
Code 486
X
A 205 320 10 30
Right front shock-absorber
strut
1
Code 486
X
A 205 320 13 30
Left front shock-absorber strut 1
Code 486
X
A 205 320 14 30
Right front shock-absorber
strut
Code 486
X
A 004 990 92 00
Hexagon head bolt, suspensi- 2
on strut to transverse control
arm M14x1.5
X
N 000000 003277
Nut, suspension strut to spring 2
control arm M14x1.5
X
N 910118 010003
Hexagon nut, upper suspensi- 2
on strut M10
X
N 000000 003275
Nut, suspension strut to body
M10
6
X
N 910105 010010
Hexagon head bolt, shock ab- 2
sorber to spring control arm
M10x70
X
A 002 990 72 54
Hexagon nut, shock absorber
to spring control arm M10
X
N 000000 004702
Hexalobular bolt, shock absor- 4
ber to frame M10x40
Alternatively with N910143 010014
hexalobular bolt M10x35
X
N 910143 010014
Hexalobular bolt M10x35
4
Alternatively with N000000 004702
hexalobular bolt M10x40
X
A 205 320 78 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 485
Up to chassis number:
- L000554 up to date 16.07.2014
X
A 205 320 15 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 486
X
A 205 320 84 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 677
X
A 205 320 81 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 482
X
A 205 320 13 00
Left rear shock absorber
1
Code 488
X
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A 205 320 14 00
Right rear shock absorber
1
Code 488
X
A 205 320 82 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 485
X
A 205 320 20 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 486
X
A 205 320 71 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 485
As of chassis number:
-L 000555 as of date 16.07.2014
X
A 205 320 22 30
Left and right rear shock absorber
2
Code 486
X
Work units
Op. no.
Operation text
32-1955
Time
Damage
code
Note
REMOVE/INSTALL LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT
32A09 36
Only replace the affected suspension strut
32-1908
REPLACE LEFT FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER STRUT
32A09 36
Only replace the affected shock-absorber strut
32-1960
REMOVE/INSTALL RIGHT FRONT
SUSPENSION STRUT
32N09 36
Only replace the affected suspension strut
32-1914
REPLACE RIGHT FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER STRUT
32N09 36
Only replace the affected shock-absorber strut
32-1965
REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS (BOTH)
32301 36
Only applicable when the clunking
noise is present on both sides
32-1920
REPLACE FRONT SHOCK-ABSORBER STRUTS (BOTH)
32301 36
Only applicable when the clunking
noise is present on both sides
32-1065
REMOVE/INSTALL LEFT SHOCK ABSORBER OF 2ND VEH. AXLE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY
32A04 36
Only replace the affected shock absorber
32-1071
REMOVE/INSTALL RIGHT SHOCK
ABSORBER OF 2ND VEH. AXLE, REPLACE IF NECESSARY
32N04 36
Only replace the affected shock absorber
32-1062
REMOVE/INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBERS (ALL (2)) OF 2ND VEH. AXLE,
REPLACE IF NECESSARY
32311 36
Only applicable when the clunking
noise is present on both sides
94-1017
LOCALIZE NOISES FROM SUSPENSION, TEST DRIVE BY TECHNICIAN
For damage code see individual
operation items
WIS-References
Document number
Title
AR32.25-P-1017LW
Remove/install front suspension strut
Remedy
AR32.25-P-1018LW
Disassemble/assemble suspension strut
Remedy
AR32.25-P-0110LW
Remove/install rear shock
absorber
Remedy
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