Important!
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 230 (210.037), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 420 (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), 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 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 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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on MERCEDES-BENZ E (W210) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for E-Class Saloon (W210) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W210 – 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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the control arm cover.
  8. Step 8
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 9
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    Loosen the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 10
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 11
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Professionals recommend:
    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.
  12. Step 12
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    Compress the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Compress the coil spring compressor until there is enough room to remove the spring. Do not compress the tool to the full: the spring coils must not touch each other. Be careful. The compressed spring is powerful and in case of disrupting ties, straightening, it can cause injury.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear subframe. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 15
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  16. Step 16
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  17. Step 17
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    Release the coil spring. Remove the spring.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
  19. Step 19
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  20. Step 20
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    Install a new coil spring on the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.
  21. Step 21
    Compress the spring.
    Step 22
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Install the spring.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the coil spring is correctly positioned in its mounting seats.
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