How to carry out replacement: Springs 200 Kompressor (171.442) SLK R171
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.442), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.456), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 280 (171.454), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.458), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.445) … View more

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for SLK (R171) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Coil spring for MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.442) Petrol (163 hp)
Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Coil spring on MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.456)
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Easy tricks to help you to replace Coil spring on MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 280 (171.454)
Coil spring for MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 280 (171.454) Petrol (231 hp)
Coil spring removal & installation, incredibly easy steps for MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.458)
Coil spring for MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.458) Petrol (305 hp)
Changing Coil spring on MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.445) – tips for first time repair
Coil spring for MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.445) Petrol (184 hp)
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). 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
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Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). 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-BENZ SLK (R171) – 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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-BENZ SLK (R171)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the control arm cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. 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.
  9. Step 10
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 11
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 15
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  15. Step 16
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    Pull down the suspension control arm. Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  16. Step 17
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    Release the coil spring. Remove the spring.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.442) 2005 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the rubber spacer on the new coil spring.
  19. Step 20
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    Install a new coil spring on the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.
  20. 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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