T-SC-2017020020
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: T-SC-2017020020
Correct torque of front left and right torsion (stabilizer) bar linkage nut
Models from 2017
Models from 2016
Campaign No. 2017020020, July 2017 TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS SUBJECT: Models 166 and 292; Model Year 2016 Correct Torque of Front Left and Right Torsion (Stabilizer) Bar Linkage Nut Daimler AG (‘DAG’), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain 2016 GLE-Class (166 and 292 platform) vehicles, the threaded connection of the torsion bar may not have been tightened to specifications. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will correct the torque of the threaded connection for the left and right torsion bar linkage. Prior to performing this Service Campaign: • Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired. • Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described. Approximately 58 vehicles are affected. Order No. T-SC-2017020020 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Records. 2 Procedure 1. Drive vehicle onto vehicle lift and raise. 2. Torque front left and right torsion (stabilizer) bar linkage nut (arrows, Figure 1) to: 65 Nm. Note: Linkage nut (arrows, Figure 1) is located at bottom of steering knuckle. Figure 1 Note: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair: Warranty Information Operation: Torque front left and right torsion (stabilizer) bar linkage nut (02-9828). Damage Code 32 920 43 8 Operation Number 02-9828 Note Operation Number labor times are subject to change. T-SC- 2017020020 Labor Time (hrs.) 0.4