How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber A 180 CDI 2.0 (169.007, 169.307) Mercedes W169
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Mercedes W169 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 170 (169.032, 169.332), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 (169.033, 169.333), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 CDI (169.006, 169.306), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 CDI (169.007, 169.307), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 CDI (169.008, 169.308), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 TURBO (169.034, 169.334), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 (169.032, 169.332) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W169. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W169. 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 W169. 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W169. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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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.
  7. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
    Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W169. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  8. Step 11
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    Lower the car.
  9. Step 12
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    Open the boot lid.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastener and remove the boot side sound insulation.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the boot side lining.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the protective cap of the shock absorber mount.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 17
    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W169. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
    Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W169. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  15. Step 19
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Mercedes W169
  16. Step 20
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    Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
  17. Step 21
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    Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 22
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    Install the protective shock absorber mounting cap.
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