How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # E12
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit No.H7.
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Pin punch
Rubber mallet
Pliers
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. Tip:
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. Recommended sequence of steps:
  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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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #E12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 6
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 9.1
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.
    Step 9.2
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    Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
  15. Step 15
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  16. Step 16
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #E12.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W168
  17. Step 17
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    Release the plastic strut mount retainers. Use pliers.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  19. Step 19
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. Professionals recommend:
    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.
  20. Step 20
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  24. Step 24
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
  25. Step 25
    Replacing Strut Mount on Mercedes W168 1999 A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) by yourself
    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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