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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Could one of you please send me the Service Bulletin. I am having the same problem with the front suspension noise...Please send to pedro.diazii@yahoo.com
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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Can you please send me the Service Bulletin, having same problem. Please send to pedro.diazii@yahoo.com. Thanks
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Old Jun 19, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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I get some cracking noise in the back, sounds like coming from the trunk but i checked and removed everything from the trunk and it is still there, it only happens when driving over big bumps on the road.
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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as far as ive seen its not a bandage. mb originally would have you replace the sway bar but i think the final fix is to "glue" it so there is no movement. i can defiantly see your concern with this as far as short term but so far it seems to be working. you are right some designs act like a hinge when the sway bar moves. in this application it is not the case mb doesnt want any movement there. if you applied some sort of grease and sanded and cleaned the surfaces it would probably work too. i would recommend the proven method though. the bonding adhesive that is recommended is some pretty nasty stuff probably holds the space shuttle together haha i believe its called DEVCON mb part number a0059890971. hope this helps
WELL SAID AND PROPER WAY TO RECTIFY.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Can you please send me the Bulletin, i'm having the same problem as well. Ikeibe28@gmail.com
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 12:23 AM
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I have the service bulletin but it is 2.1MB so it will not upload. It has some good High-res photos showing the procedure. It really isn't that hard to do so I think you will be good once you have it. Send me your email address and I will email you the bulletin.
Please kindly sent a copy to me at natta_ns@hotmail.com

Thank you so much in advance
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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I was having the same problem took it to the dealer today and they told me I needed a sway bar, tie rods, engine mounts and I have an oil leak. I'm glad I took that 2 years extra cpo coverage.
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Correction not tie rods lower control arms
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 07:22 AM
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My S Class (W221, S320CDI, 2006) does also have this suspension noise problem, but worst on cold startups, and always on road bumps. Very irritating when driving a car like this. I get noise both from front and rear suspension. My MB-dealer is not capable of locating the couse of the problem.
From having read this tread, can I conclude with replacing the front suspension sway bar is the fix? What about the rear axle? Is there a similar sway bar to replace?
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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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PS: Would be very grateful for receiving the described service bulletin to asr@mail.com.
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 04:19 AM
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Could someone please send me this bullitin. Cb.tosado@gmail.com I have the same problem front driver side squeaking bad. Even when I get in or out of the car now.
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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Can someone please point out where exactly im gluing. I just snapped these pics.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 03:43 AM
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The part in your second photo.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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I see. So these are the sway bar bushings aren't they? Any tips on how to remove it? A step by step would be greatly appreciated. Also what kind of glue/epoxy is being used?
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 03:36 PM
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Hi,

I am a newbie to the forum, just found this topic as I have exactly the same issue with my car.
Would some of you guys forward me the service bulletin to bmakany@gmail.com?
Thank you in advance.
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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I'm getting a rattle at low speeds going over the smallest imperfections in the road. I'm thinking its from something to do with the suspension (possibly torsion bar from what i've been reading). Don't really hear it over bigger bumps or at higher speeds. Is this what your problems were like??
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 10:53 PM
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How does one remove the sway bar? What all needs to come out before I get to the sway bar?
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Old May 4, 2014 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NJS430
I have the service bulletin but it is 2.1MB so it will not upload. It has some good High-res photos showing the procedure. It really isn't that hard to do so I think you will be good once you have it. Send me your email address and I will email you the bulletin.
I realize you responded to this some time back, but I was hoping that if you still have the service bulletin would you email it to me @ hkeith985@icloud.com
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 11:41 AM
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Can someone e-mail the bulletin to me at rogersdba@yahoo.com
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Old Jun 6, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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would someone please send this bullentin to cmims@neo.rr.com please thx!!!
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 01:46 AM
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Can I get this to cb.tosado@gmail.com please. I requested a while back but isn't get a reponse. Thanks.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Would someone kindly send the bulletin my way also??
Thank you in advance!!!

mustmike86@hotmail.com
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Would someone kindly send the bulletin my way also mustmike86@hotmail.com
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