how to replace W210 shocks? any tips/links? - Benzworld.org

spine911 · 01-26-2005, 01:48 PM

im planning to replace my shocks, how hard is the replacement? can this be done at home by a DIYer?.....any tips/links would be greatly appreciated.

rander · 01-27-2005, 07:48 AM

Sometime within the past year there was an article in the MBCA Star magazine describing the process for replacing the front shocks on the W210. It included how to use the lug wrench in the MB tool kit to make a tool to remove the top nut on the shock absorber. Sorry I can't give you the precise issue but the magazines are in one place and I'm in another.

Mark Cummins · 01-27-2005, 01:13 PM

The Shocks Can be done as a DIY project.
Its VERY easy.....Fronts take about 10min a side..the rears take a little longer ..the trunk carpets must be removed to get to the rear upper shock nuts..
Even Faster with Air tools!

spine911 · 01-27-2005, 03:42 PM

Thanks Rander(Welcome to the Club!)...Thanks Mark, BTW can i do this job with simple tools or a Special MB Tool is needed?...Thanks in advance

Mark Cummins · 01-28-2005, 12:10 PM

The Job can be done with simple hand and socket tools

PA28150 · 06-29-2005, 09:27 AM

Is it more difficult to do the job on a 4MATIC car? My shocks are in dire need of replacement, along with the bushings (94,000 miles).

Rich

victorvu · 10-04-2006, 03:20 PM

im trying to do it with my 4matic i fucked up the shock pinned the axle no way to put it back. what should i do?

notorious ALE · 10-04-2006, 08:24 PM

Has anyone done springs as well? I am not worried about replacing the shocks as I am about to do my own, but I have Eibach springs to replace the OE springs and I think you have to remove the upper control arm. Spring compressor is a must, but I still wanna see a DIY on this.............and yes the 4matic is totally different setup from the regular E as the shock and spring are a single unit. May be easier to remove actually, but the overall front suspension seems trickier. Take a look at the MB braingears site for diagrams.

raymond- · 10-04-2006, 10:53 PM

i actually saw DIY, with pics, in which an adventurous sort used two+ floor jacks
to remove the lower arm....w/o using spring compressor. i'll try to find this. it
required careful manipulation, natch, and it made me shiver a bit. but the guy
reported success...though extremely careful and calculated maneuvers.

update: hah....found it. add this experience to the list only for the daring. heh
heh...i'm tempted to try this if i cant easily find the proper spring compressor

raymond- · 12-13-2006, 01:15 AM

Grabbed a set of Bilstein HDs from board member who's wife wanted the plush ride
back. So after 2 weeks of use, he put them up for sale.

Had the day off from work so decided to take a look see. No hints...just exploratory.
But it was so straight forward a job that I just kept going...and snapping pictures.
Hope it will help someone.

Definite improvement in ride. Doesn't really feel harsher at all. My rear is guessing
that compression damping is about the same or barely firmer...but rebound damping
is definitely firmer. Body roll in turns definitely abated, noticeably so.