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    4. : Rod-strut replacement instructions

Mercedes Classe C - Video tutorial

Model: Mercedes Classe C W204 - Years 2007-2013
Part: Arm
Operation: Rod-strut replacement instructions

The element that connects the end of the anti-roll bar to the shock absorber bracket is called the rod-strut but in the jargon it is better known as the connecting rod; its replacement is extremely simple, just lift the car and remove the front wheel; then proceed with disassembling the nut that fixes the spherical hinge of the connecting rod to the bracket on the side of the shock absorber; in the same way remove the head applied to the other end connected to the anti-roll bar; once the old connecting rod has been removed, proceed in reverse to install the new one.


Posted on 9 September 2023 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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