Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C230, C240, C280, C320, C350 Repair Manual 2001-2007

This repair and service manual covers Mercedes-Benz C-Class automobiles, 2001 through 2007, including:

• Mercedes-Benz C230
• Mercedes-Benz C240
• Mercedes-Benz C280
• Mercedes-Benz C320
• Mercedes-Benz C350

Note: This manual does not include information specific to AMG models. Depending on year model, C-Class cars are powered by either a 1.8L or 2.3L four-cylinder engine equipped with a belt-driven supercharger. The C-Class may also be powered by a 2.5L, 2.6L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.5L V6 engine. Automatic transmission models come equipped with either a five-speed or seven-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission models come equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.
Book Excerpt: 2001-2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C230, C240, C280, C320, C350 Repair Manual STEERING AND SUSPENSION CHECK
(Refer to illustrations 17.9 and 17.11)

9. Visually inspect the steering and suspension components (front and rear) for damage and distortion. Look for damaged seals, boots and bushings and leaks of any kind. Examine the bushings where the control arms meet the chassis (see illustration).
10. Clean the lower end of the steering knuckle. Have an assistant grasp the lower edge of the tire and move the wheel in-and-out while you look for movement at the steering knuckle-to-control arm balljoint. If there is any movement the suspension balljoint(s) must be replaced.
11. Grasp each front tire at the front and rear edges, push in at the front, pull out at the rear and feel for play in the steering system components. If any freeplay is noted, check the steering gear mounts and the tie-rod ends for looseness (see illustration).
12. Additional steering and suspension system information and illustrations can be found in Chapter 10.

Subject: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230, C240, C280, C320, C350 service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 1563927357 | ISBN-13: 9781563927355 | Haynes 63040