How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 115 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705) Mercedes Vito W639
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 111 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 111 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 115 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 110 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 113 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 116 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 122 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 116 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 113 CDI 4x4 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 119 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 122 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 109 CDI (639.701), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 123 (639.701), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 109 CDI 4x4 (639.701), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 126 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 120 CDI (639.701, 639.703, 639.705), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W639) 123 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705) … View more

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How to change shock absorber on MERCEDES VITO W639 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W639. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 21
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W639. 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 W639. 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. 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 drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W639. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 13
    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Mercedes Vito W639. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
    Step 14
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Mercedes Vito W639 – To avoid injury, hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts.
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