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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D (210.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 D (210.010), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 D (210.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 230 (210.037), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 Turbo-D (210.017), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.053), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 420 (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 50 AMG (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.063), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 Turbo-D (210.025), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 Turbo-D (210.015), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 D (210.003), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 430 (210.070), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.045), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 55 AMG (210.074), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.048), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.062) … View more

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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:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    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.
  7. Step 7
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    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.
  8. Step 8
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber.
    Step 11
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 12
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    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.
  11. Step 13
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    Secure the coil spring compressor on a work bench.
  12. Step 14
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 15
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    Take out the spring.
  13. Step 16
    Clean the coil spring mounting seats.
    Step 17
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
    Step 18
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    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.
  14. Step 19
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    Compress the spring.
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