How to carry out replacement: Control Arm E 220 CDI 2.2 (211.208) Mercedes S211
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How to change rear suspension lower trailing arm on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 240 T (211.261), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T (211.265), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 T Kompressor (211.242), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 270 T CDI (211.216), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T CDI (211.226), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 240 T 4-matic (211.280), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T 4-matic (211.282), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 55 T AMG Kompressor (211.276), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T (211.270), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T 4-matic (211.283), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T CDI (211.223), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T CDI (211.222), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T CDI (211.220), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T (211.254), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 350 T (211.256), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T CDI 4-matic (211.284), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 280 T 4-matic (211.292), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T CDI 4-matic (211.289), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 350 T 4-matic (211.287), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.208), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 Kompressor (211.241), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T (211.272), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 500 T 4-matic (211.290), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 63 AMG (211.277), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 CDI (211.206), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 200 CDI (211.207), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) 350 CGI (211.257), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 230 T (211.252), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 270 T CDI (211.216), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 320 T CDI (211.222) … View more

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Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 18
XZN socket bit # 12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the plastic car body protective cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the plastic car body protective cover.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Install a new arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear suspension lower trailing arm – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S211). Use only new bolts and nuts for installation.
  14. Step 16
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 17
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    Screw the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 19
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 CDI 2.2 (211.208) 2004 Control Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Screw in the fasteners connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use XZN #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
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