Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber and coil springs on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock absorber

Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W201. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #13
                    
                      Combination spanner #14
                    
                      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 #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 W201. 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 W201. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the luggage compartment.
Step 2

Remove the luggage compartment trim.
Step 3

Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #14 (2 pieces).
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 6

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 7

Raise the car.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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.
Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 13

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
Step 14

Remove the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.
Step 15

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 16

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes W201. Tip:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it 3–5 times by hand.
Step 18

Install the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.

Step 19

Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber.

Step 20

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 21

For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.

Step 22

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the support from under the rear control arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Mercedes W201 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 24

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 26

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 29

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 30

Tighten the top fastener of the shock absorber. Use a special drive socket to remove the shock absorber # 16. Use a shock absorber socket #DD6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 31

Install the luggage compartment trim.
Step 32

Close the luggage compartment.

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