Suspension and steering of the Mercedes Sprinter W906 leaf spring and sway bar
Mercedes Sprinter vans are made to carry heavy loads. As the cargo space is in the rear of the van, the rear suspension has to be durable and resistant to strong forces. Therefore rear suspension is a construction of rigid axle and leaf springs. Dependent suspension may not be the most comfortable, but for sure it’s the best to carry heavy cargo. It is very important that the leaf springs on Mercedes Sprinter are in good condition as they have a direct impact on the safety of the driver and the load.
Suspension and steering of the Mercedes Sprinter W906 leaf spring and sway bar
Mercedes Sprinter vans are made to carry heavy loads. As the cargo space is in the rear of the van, the rear suspension has to be durable and resistant to strong forces. Therefore rear suspension is a construction of rigid axle and leaf springs. Dependent suspension may not be the most comfortable, but for sure it’s the best to carry heavy cargo. It is very important that the leaf springs on Mercedes Sprinter are in good condition as they have a direct impact on the safety of the driver and the load.
Front suspension Mercedes Sprinter II
The front suspension of Mercedes Sprinter 2006 is an independent suspension. For the correct operation of the front suspension, rocker arms, shock absorbers and a sway bar are necessary. Regular control of the condition of the front suspension is a basic element that increases safety while driving
Steering Mercedes Sprinter 2006
Steering is a system of parts allowing the driver to control the direction of a moving vehicle. Parts of steering are: steering wheel, steering column, steering rack, tie rods, pinion gear. If steering fails while driving, consequences may be disastrous. Any looseness in the steering should be diagnosed and fixed as soon as possible.
For the steering system to operate smoothly in the Mercedes Sprinter following parts have to be in perfect shape: power steering pump, steering column, steering rods. Driving an old van or a van with faulty power steering is very hard. Over time the Mercedes Sprinter 2 steering system elements may get used up and require replacing. In this category you will find everything you need, starting at the power steering pump and power steering pulley, thru power steering hoses up to power steering fluid reservoir.
Due to the large mass of transported loads, the suspension system of Mercedes Sprinter 2006 has to be in perfect shape. If any of your suspension parts have to be replaced, don’t hesitate and place an order in our online shop today. Less text