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 W245. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #E12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 5
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #H12.
Step 6
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 7
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W245
Step 8
Remove the wheel.
Step 9
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #16.
Step 11
Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 12
Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W245. Tip from AUTODOC:
Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 13
Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket. Use a crowbar.
Step 14
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
Step 16
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 17
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 18
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 19
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 20
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
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 23
Compress the spring.
Step 24
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 25
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 26
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 27
Release the coil spring.
Step 28
Remove the spring.
Step 29
Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W245. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 30
Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 31
Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 32
Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 33
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 34
Compress the spring.
Step 35
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 36
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W245. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 37
Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 38
Decompress the spring.
Step 39
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 40
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 41
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 42
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Mercedes W245
Step 43
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 44
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 45
Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Mercedes W245. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 47
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 48
Secure the brake hose fastening bracket.
Step 49
Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 50
Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 51
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 52
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 53
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 54
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 55
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
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