How to carry out replacement: Springs C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008) Mercedes W203
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 180 (203.035), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 Kompressor (203.045), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 320 (203.064), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 180 Kompressor (203.046), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 Kompressor (203.042), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.007), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 230 Kompressor (203.040), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 320 CDI (203.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 280 (203.054), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 350 (203.056), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 230 (203.052), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 270 CDI (203.016), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 240 4-matic (203.081), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 320 4-matic (203.084), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.043), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 280 4-matic (203.092), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 350 4-matic (203.087) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs on MERCEDES-BENZ W203 C-Class [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 22/09/2020
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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for C-Class Saloon (W203) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W203. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #21
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 21
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W203. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W203. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008) 2001 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. 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 W203
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the control arm plastic cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #21. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  13. Step 14
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    Install the coil spring compressor on the coil spring.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W203. 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.
  14. Step 15
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    Compress the spring by turning the lead screw of the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W203. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    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.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the support from under the rear control arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Mercedes W203 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008) 2001 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Remove the coil spring together with the coil spring compressor.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    While the spring is compressed, do not do any operations on it.
  18. Step 19
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  19. Step 20
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    Decompress the spring.
  20. Step 21
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    Take out the spring.
  21. Step 22
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    Install a new coil spring on the coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W203. Tip:
    Use adapters and jaws of the appropriate size.
  22. Step 23
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 24
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  24. Step 25
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    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack. Use a crowbar.
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