Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 (210.035) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for E-Class Saloon (W210) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Coil Spring

Coil Spring for MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 (210.035) Petrol (136 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Strut spring compressor
                      
                        Water pump pliers
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace both front shock absorbers at a time.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the front suspension.
Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W210 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.

Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Tip:

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 7

Compress the spring by turning the lead screw of the coil spring compressor.Use a combination spanner.The wrench size may vary depending on the spring compressor manufacturer.

Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Compress the coil spring compressor until there is enough room to remove the spring. Do not compress the tool to the full: the spring coils must not touch each other. Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and in case of disrupting ties, straightening, it can cause injury.
Step 8

Clean the shock absorber fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 9

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.

Step 11

Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 12

Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor. Use water pump pliers.

Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC recommends:

While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
Step 13

Secure the coil spring compressor on a work bench.
Step 14

Decompress the spring.

Step 15

Take out the spring.
Step 16

Clean the coil spring mounting seats.

Step 17

Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.

Step 18

Install a new coil spring on the coil spring compressor.

Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.
Step 19

Compress the spring.
Step 20

Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.

Step 21

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats. Use water pump pliers.
Step 22

Attach the lower part of the shock absorber.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Release the coil spring by turning the lead screw of the coil spring compressor.
Step 24

Remove the coil spring compressor.
Step 25

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim.Use copper grease.
Step 28

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Mercedes W210
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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