Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 180 CDI (245.207), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 170 (245.232), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 TURBO (245.234), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 150 (245.231), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 160 (245.231), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 180 (245.232), MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class (W245) B 200 CDI (245.208) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on MERCEDES-BENZ B200 (W245) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for B-Class (W245) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
How to change Coil spring on W245 B 180 CDI 2.0 (245.207) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
How to change Coil spring buffer on W245 B 180 CDI 2.0 (245.207) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W245. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #H12
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W245. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W245. Take the following steps:
  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 #H12.
  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.
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W245. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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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.
  8. Step 8
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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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 a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 16
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    Detach the suspension arm from the rear knuckle.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the support from under the arm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Mercedes W245. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  18. Step 18
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  19. Step 19
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the spring.
  21. Step 21
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 22
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    Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
  23. Step 23
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    Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
  24. Step 24
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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