How to carry out replacement: Springs E 220 CDI 2.2 (211.208) Mercedes S211
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 230 T (211.252), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 CDI (211.207), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 CDI (211.206), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 Kompressor (211.241), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.208), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 T Kompressor (211.242), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 240 T (211.261), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI … View more

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
HEX bit No.H6.
HEX bit No.H12.
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # 21
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hammer
Pin punch
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tip:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  8. Step 12
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Clean the shock strut fasteners. Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  9. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 15
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    Unscrew the arm fastening from the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 16
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    Detach the control arm. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  14. Step 18
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    Detach the bottom part of the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 19
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  17. Step 21
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211)
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  19. Step 23
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  20. Step 24
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 25
    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
    Step 26
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 27
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 28
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  24. Step 29
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    Release the coil spring.
  25. Step 30
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    Remove the spring.
  26. Step 31
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
    Step 32
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  27. Step 33
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  28. Step 34
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    Compress the spring.
  29. Step 35
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  30. Step 36
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  31. Step 37
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  32. Step 38
    Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.
    Step 39
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    Decompress the spring.
  33. Step 40
    Remove the assembled shock strut.
    Step 41
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    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut.
  34. Step 42
    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 43
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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