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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Comfortable and safe: the rear seats
The rear seat unit is of one-piece construction. Three head restraints and
three inertia-reel seat belts ensure the safety of the occupants. The outer rear
seats are also equipped with belt tensio ...
AMG vehicles with rear axle locking
differential
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking
differential on the rear axle. For better
protection of the differential on the rear axle,
carry out an oil change after a breaking-in
phase of 200 ...
Notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US qts. (0.8 l)
of oil over a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption may be higher
than this when the vehicle is new or ...
