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Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 1995–2010 — technical service bulletin

Bulletin LI46-40-P-047549 · NHTSA communication 10032709 · issued Aug 13, 2009

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
1995–2010
model years
46
vehicle entries

Official summary

Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or when the vehicle is moving slowly. Relative movement between the frame type integral support and steering plate can cause the plate to make contact with the frame type integral support of the front axle, which in turn causes noises. *pe

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What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.