How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 300 CE 3.0 (124.050) MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE-24 (124.051), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE (124.043), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 220 CE (124.042), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 320 CE (124.052), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE (124.050), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE Cat (124.043), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE-24 (124.051), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE (124.043) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit no.H6
HEX bit no.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the fasteners of the upper strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Don't unscrew it completely.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the fastener of the strut piston rod. Use a combination spanner #22. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). AUTODOC recommends:
    Don't unscrew it completely.
  5. Step 7
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 9
    Raise the car.
    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.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124)
  7. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 12
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    Support the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 13
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  10. Step 14
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    Compress the spring.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and can cause injury if it comes loose.
  11. Step 15
    Replacing Strut Mount on MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124) 1990 300 CE 3.0 (124.050) by yourself
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 16
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    Disconnect the wiring from the strut.
  13. Step 17
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners on the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 19
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    Detach the strut from the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 20
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    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 21
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 23
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    Remove the stabilizer bush brackets.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: strut mount – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tip:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the fastener of the shock absorber piston rod. Use a combination spanner #22. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 26
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the upper strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  24. Step 28
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    Remove the strut mount.
  25. Step 29
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    Remove the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Carefully inspect the dust boot and bump stop of the suspension strut. Replace them if necessary.
  26. Step 30
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  27. Step 31
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  28. Step 32
    How to change Strut Mount on MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 1992 - tips and tricks
    Clean the mounting seat of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  29. Step 33
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124) 1993 230 CE Cat (124.043) Strut Mount
    Install the spring together with the compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the coil spring is correctly positioned in its mounting seats.
  30. Step 34
    DIY replacement of Strut Mount on MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE 2.3 (124.043) 1987 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Install the new shock absorber mount.
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