Precise wheel location: the front axle with McPherson struts
At the front axle a three-link construction with McPherson struts is used. The lower link level consists of two separate elements which act as torque and cross struts and which are both forged from aluminium. In addition to more precise wheel location, this construction has the particular advantage of compensating vibrations caused by tyre imbalances or fluctuating brake forces better than rigid wishbones.
The third component in the three-link system is the track rod, which connects the transversely installed steering gear with the wheels. The reinforced stabiliser is linked to the spring strut, which is also actively involved in front wheel location.
The struts consist of cylindrical, lateral force compensated coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers and newly developed three-phase head bearings. If severe body roll occurs, the stabiliser is supported by rebound buffer springs to ensure agile handling accompanied by a high level of comfort.
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NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
If you have difficulty resetting the NECKPRO
luxury head restraints, have this work
carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
► Remove res ...
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
► Fold the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
► Press both release clips 2.
► Fold wiper blade ...
GL-Class in the Market
The GL's price spread gives it a wide range of competitors. At the low end it
competes with Infiniti and Lincoln, and at the high end there's Lexus and Land
Rover. Though sales are down these days ...
