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How to change front coil springs on Mercedes W124 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 320 (124.032), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 320 (124.032), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front shock absorber and coil springs on MERCEDES W124 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Springs for E-Class Saloon (W124) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Coil spring
Alternative products
Coil spring
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit no.H6
HEX bit no.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W124. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2
Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench. - Step 3
Raise the car.AUTODOC recommends:If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands. - Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W124 - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Support the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. - Step 7
Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.AUTODOC recommends:Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.The sping coils should be securely fixed with the coil spring compressor.Use high quality coil spring compressors. - Step 8
Compress the spring.Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W124. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and can cause injury if it comes loose. - Step 9
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 10
Disconnect the wiring from the strut. - Step 11
Unscrew the lower fasteners on the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 12
Remove the fastening bolts. - Step 13
Detach the strut from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. - Step 14
Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 15
Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 16
Remove the fastening bolts. - Step 17
Remove the stabilizer bush brackets. - Step 18
Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC experts recommend:While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it. - Step 19
Decompress the spring. - Step 20
Put the coil spring compressor on the new spring.Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W124. Tip from AUTODOC:The position of the compressor on the new coil spring should be the same as on the old one. - Step 21
Compress the spring.AUTODOC recommends:Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and can cause injury if it comes loose. - Step 22
Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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