[200q20v] A Note to those using the Benz Strut Brace.

[Bernie Benz]

I'm currently doing a front wheel bearing replacement job on the 200Q-20V.
I can't tell which one is bad, even with a stethascope, so I may be forced
to replace both sides.  Heaven Forbid!  They can't both be broke can they?
But they sure have become real growlers over the past 6 months.

Anyway, when removing the strut assembly you can save a little grief by
removing the brace from the strut rod end and replacing it with the
conventional rod end nut while the car is still on the ground, as a first
step.  This will allow the strut assembly to be removed in one piece, rather
than having a loose spring cause parts to fly all over.  Add this note in
your Bentley, pg. 40.11.

Regards,

Bernie