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Old 11-22-2008, 08:00 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Date registered: Oct 2004
Vehicle: A160 W168 /2002
Location: UK South coast
Posts: 304
Thumbs down swivel bearings front suspension

I havent visited in many months but felt thast all owners of 'A' Class W168 and possibly W169 should be aware of my findings .

I have recently brought to the attention of MB that the front swivel bearing on the struts of the 'A' Class has only got 16 bearings when in fact the cage is built/designed for 32
Their technical staff are looking into this information which includes photos however they say they cannot report back to customers with the outcome.
SO owners of 'A' Class who have suffered and will continue to suffer from steering column problems as well as broken springs
By increasing the number of ball bearings in the front swivel bearing you, one will find the steering much lighter at low speeds and the car is easier to park etc you may also reduce the torque required to turn the steering thus reducing the chances of requiring a new column and also reduce the spring damage on you front suspension because the spring turns as a unit rather than being coiled and uncoiled.
For more information please go to my page 26 where photos showing the finding and how in came to be discovered is available. Don’t wait for Mercedes to inform you the moon will drop out of the sky first!

Bert Rowe's-A-class info. Front Suspension & Associated Components

thank you admin for reminding me of my pass number.
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