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How to change front coil springs on Mercedes W211 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 (211.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 270 CDI (211.016) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 (211.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 270 CDI (211.016) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front springs on MERCEDES-BENZ (W211) E-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for E-Class Saloon (W211) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Coil spring
Alternative products

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
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W211. 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 W211 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 6Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 7Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 8Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W211. Tip from AUTODOC experts:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 9Remove the wheel.
- Step 10Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Remove the oil pan cover.
- Step 12Clean 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 W211. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 13Unscrew 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.
- Step 14Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 15Unscrew the arm fastening from the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 16Detach the control arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 17Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 18Detach the bottom part of the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
- Step 19Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 20Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 21Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W211
- Step 22Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 23Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W211. 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.
- Step 24Compress the spring.
- Step 25Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.Step 26Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 27Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 28Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 29Release the coil spring.
- Step 30Remove the spring.
- Step 31Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W211. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Step 32Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 33Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
- Step 34Compress the spring.
- Step 35Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 36Tighten 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 W211. Tip:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 37Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 38Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.Step 39Decompress the spring.
- Step 40Remove the assembled shock strut.Step 41Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut.
- Step 42Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 43Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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