How to carry out replacement: Springs 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094) Mercedes Vito W638
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.064, 638.068), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 110 D 2.3 (638.074, 638.078), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 113 2.0 (638.014, 638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 114 2.3 (638.034, 638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 112 CDI 2.2 (638.094) … View more

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Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). 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 VITO Box (638) – 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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  11. Step 12
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 13
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    Take out the spring.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Pull down the rear suspension beam. Use a crowbar.
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