Description
The Mercedes W447 Spring Pad Bolt Plate is a component from the Shock Absorbers and Struts category, designed for the rear suspension of Mercedes vehicles. It ensures stable spring seating and proper bolt guidance, contributing to safe and predictable suspension system operation.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: A4473240006
- Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: A4473240006
- Substitutable numbers: A4473240006, A 447 324 00 06, KD
- Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right, Left
- Category: Shocks, Struts & Assemblies
Purpose and Placement in Suspension
The spring pad – the plate – operates on the rear axle, on the right or left side, providing proper support for the coil spring. Correct seating of this component reduces the risk of spring misalignment, uneven compression, and unwanted noises from the suspension area.
In conjunction with the shock absorber and other rear suspension components, the pad influences:
- maintaining the correct spring geometry,
- even load transfer to the body,
- vehicle stability during acceleration, braking, and cornering.
Technical Characteristics of the Component
The plate-shaped spring pad is structurally designed to match the dedicated springs and shock absorbers used in the Mercedes W447. The spring seat shape and contact surface are engineered to ensure secure coil guidance and minimize point stress.
The component works with the bolt mounting, so its proper condition is crucial for connection stiffness and the absence of play in the suspension node. Correct selection of this part for a specific vehicle model helps maintain the original driving system parameters.
Benefits of Using an Original Mercedes Part
Using a spring pad that aligns with the vehicle manufacturer’s solutions helps maintain the structural integrity of the rear suspension. This ensures:
- predictable damping and compression characteristics are preserved,
- the risk of accelerated wear of springs and shock absorbers is reduced,
- vibrations transmitted to the body and cabin interior are minimized.
This is particularly important for commercial and passenger vehicles used with heavier loads, where suspension durability and consistent performance directly impact driving comfort and safety.
Part Condition and Service Application
The offered part is used, allowing for economical suspension system repair while maintaining compliance with factory solutions. It serves as a replacement in situations where the original pad has suffered corrosion, deformation, or mechanical damage.
The selection of this pad is particularly recommended for:
- comprehensive replacement of rear axle springs and shock absorbers,
- eliminating knocks and play originating from the spring mounting area,
- restoring original suspension performance characteristics after accident repairs.
Technical Support and Additional Materials
If you are planning more extensive suspension system servicing, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on diagnostics and operation. Detailed information can be found in the article: Suspension System – A Comprehensive Guide to Shock Absorbers, Control Arms, and Stabilizers, which helps to better understand the relationships between individual suspension components.
If you need other parts from the Shock Absorbers and Struts category dedicated to this brand, check the available Mercedes Shock Absorbers and Struts to select components that are structurally compatible with the offered spring pad.
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