How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber C 220 CDI 2.2 (204.202) Mercedes S204
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How to change front suspension strut on MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 250 CGI (204.247), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 200 CDI (204.201), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 180 CGI (204.249), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 180 CDI (204.200), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 350 CDI (204.223), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 350 CGI (204.257), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 180 Kompressor (204.246), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 200 Kompressor (204.241), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 230 (204.252), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 280 (204.254), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 350 (204.256), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 200 CDI (204.207), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 220 CDI (204.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 320 CDI (204.222), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 180 Kompressor (204.245), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 220 CDI (204.202), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 350 CDI (204.225), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 250 CDI (204.203), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 220 CDI (204.208), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 300 (204.254), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 350 CDI (204.225), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 200 CGI (204.248), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 220 CDI (204.202), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 180 (204.231), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class T-modell (S204) C 250 (204.252) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit E12
Torx bit E14
Torx bit E18
Torx bit T50
21-mm strut nut socket
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use Torx E12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: suspension strut – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204)
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Clean the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 12
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  9. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  10. Step 14
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #21. Use Torx E14. Use Torx E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 16
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 18
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  15. Step 19
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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204)
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  17. Step 21
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    Set the suspension strut on the spring compressor tool.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  18. Step 22
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    Remove the dust cap from the suspension strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  19. Step 23
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    Compress the spring.
  20. Step 24
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    Clean the strut piston rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  21. Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use Torx T50. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  23. Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  24. Step 28
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    Release the coil spring.
  25. Step 29
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    Remove the spring.
  26. Step 30
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  27. Step 31
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  28. Step 32
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  29. Step 33
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    Compress the spring.
  30. Step 34
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  31. Step 35
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
    Replacement: suspension strut – MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S204). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Make sure that the suspension strut is installed in the correct position, according to the markings.
  32. Step 36
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a 21-mm strut nut socket. Use Torx T50. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
  33. Step 37
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    Decompress the spring.
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