How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount E 220 CDI 2.2 (211.208) Mercedes S211
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How to change front strut mount on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 240 T (211.261), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T (211.265), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 T Kompressor (211.242), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 270 T CDI (211.216), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T CDI (211.226), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 240 T 4-matic (211.280), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T 4-matic (211.282), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T (211.270), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T 4-matic (211.283), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T CDI (211.223), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T CDI (211.222), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T CDI (211.220), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T (211.254), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 350 T (211.256), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.208), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 Kompressor (211.241), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T (211.272), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 CDI (211.207), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) 350 CGI (211.257), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 230 T (211.252) … View more

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Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 21
Combination spanner #21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211) – 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
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 9
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    Detach the bottom part of the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
    Lower the car.
    Step 11
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 12
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 13
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211)
  9. Step 15
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  10. Step 16
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  11. Step 17
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    Compress the spring.
  12. Step 18
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 19
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 20
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  15. Step 21
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 22
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    Install the rubber spring spacer.
  17. Step 23
    Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 24
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  18. Step 25
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  19. Step 26
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  20. Step 27
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    Decompress the spring.
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