How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 112 CDI 2.2 (638.194) Mercedes W638 Minibus
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Mercedes Vito W638 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.164), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 TD 2.3 (638.174), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.194) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. Tools you'll 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: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. Use the following procedure:
  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
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7.1
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners.
    Step 7.2
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    Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a crowbar. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Detach the lower part of the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 11
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes Vito W638
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  14. Step 14
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber cautiously tight when screwing in the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 15
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    Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21.
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