How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber C 180 1.8 (202.018) W202
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 D (202.120), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 D (202.121), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 250 D (202.125), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.028), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 (202.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 180 (202.018), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 Kompressor (202.024), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 Kompressor (202.025), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 250 Turbo-D (202.128), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 (202.023), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 D (202.122), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 Kompressor (202.025), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 240 (202.026), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.029), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 CDI (202.133), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 CDI (202.134), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 D (202.021) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change shock absorber on MERCEDES W202 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    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 W202
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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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.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 10
    Remove the support from under the arm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 11
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    Lower the car.
  10. Step 12
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    Open the bonnet.
  11. Step 13
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 14
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    Remove the cowl grille seal.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the wiper arm cover.
  13. Step 16
    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W202
  14. Step 18
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 19
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. Step 20
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 21
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. Professionals recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  17. Step 22
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 23
    Attach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Step 24
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W202. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
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