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How to change front suspension strut on Mercedes W211 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 (211.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 500 (211.070), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 240 (211.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 270 CDI (211.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 CDI (211.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 CDI (211.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 55 AMG Kompressor (211.076), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 Kompressor (211.042), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 CDI (211.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 400 CDI (211.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 NGT (211.042), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 280 CDI (211.023), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 280 (211.054), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 350 (211.056), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 280 CDI (211.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 CDI (211.022), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 420 CDI (211.029), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 CDI (211.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.008), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 Kompressor (211.041), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 500 (211.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 63 AMG (211.077), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 350 CGI (211.057), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 300 BlueTEC (211.024), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 230 (211.052) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 (211.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 500 (211.070), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 240 (211.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 270 CDI (211.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 CDI (211.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 CDI (211.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 55 AMG Kompressor (211.076), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 Kompressor (211.042), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 CDI (211.026), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 400 CDI (211.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 NGT (211.042), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 280 CDI (211.023), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 280 (211.054), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 350 (211.056), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 280 CDI (211.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 320 CDI (211.022), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 420 CDI (211.029), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 CDI (211.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.008), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 200 Kompressor (211.041), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 500 (211.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 63 AMG (211.077), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 350 CGI (211.057), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 300 BlueTEC (211.024), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 230 (211.052) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change a front shock strut on MERCEDES-BENZ (W211) E-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for E-Class Saloon (W211) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #21
HEX bit No.H6.
HEX bit No.H12.
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # 21
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hammer
Pin punch
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- 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.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 5Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 6Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 7Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 8Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W211
- Step 9Remove the wheel.
- Step 10Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Remove the oil pan cover.
- Step 12Clean all joints of the arm. Clean the shock strut fasteners. Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. Tip:After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 13Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Unscrew the arm fastening from the subframe. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 16Detach the control arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 17Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 18Detach the bottom part of the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
- Step 19Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #21. Use HEX No.H12. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 20Remove the stabilizer rod.
- Step 21Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W211
- Step 22Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 23Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. 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.
- Step 24Compress the spring.
- Step 25Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.Step 26Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 27Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 28Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 29Release the coil spring.
- Step 30Remove the spring.
- Step 31Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 32Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. AUTODOC experts recommend:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 33Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
- Step 34Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
- Step 35Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 36Compress the spring.
- Step 37Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 38Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W211. AUTODOC experts recommend:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 39Decompress the spring.
- Step 40Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 41Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.Step 42Remove the assembled shock strut.
- Step 43Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut.
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