How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber E 300 3.0 Turbo Diesel (210.025) W210
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How to change front shock absorbers on Mercedes W210 – replacement guide

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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 200 (210.035), 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 280 (210.063), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.065), 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 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), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006) … View more

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How to change front shock absorber on MERCEDES W210 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W210. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
Shock absorber socket # 16
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • 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 W210. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the shock absorber mount cap.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber # 16. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W210. 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.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Support the control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 17
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush.
  18. Step 20
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W210. Professionals recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it 3–5 times by hand.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.
  20. Step 22
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
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