How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) Mercedes E Class W124
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Mercedes W124 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 (124.019), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 (124.022), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 320 (124.032), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D (124.120), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W124. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Shock absorber socket # 16
Shock absorber socket #DD5.2
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hammer
Pin punch
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W124. Professionals recommend:
  • 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Mercedes W124.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the luggage compartment.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the luggage compartment trim.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a shock absorber socket #DD5.2. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
    Support the rear control arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 18
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it 3–5 times by hand.
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