Where are the coil springs on the ML 163?
The ML 163 chassis uses 4 wheels independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The ML has struts in the rear. Inside each of the coil spring, you will find the shock absorber inside each spring.
How to replace front shock absorber on 1998 ml W163?
Step by step instructions on how to replace the front shock absorber on a 1998-2005 ML W163. Remove the wheel. Remove the fender liner. Another alternative is to open the hood and access the bolt from the top. To do this you will have to remove the intake air filter. You don’t need to raise the car.
What kind of suspension does the ML 163 have?
The ML 163 chassis uses 4 wheels independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The ML has struts in the rear.
How to replace rear strut, coil spring, and Mount Assembly?
Remove the two bolts at the rear lower control arm and the frame. Lower the rear control arm by detaching it from the rear axle carrier. Pull out the rear strut once you have enough room to do so.
The ML 163 chassis uses 4 wheels independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The ML has struts in the rear. Inside each of the coil spring, you will find the shock absorber inside each spring.
The ML 163 chassis uses 4 wheels independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The ML has struts in the rear.
Step by step instructions on how to replace the front shock absorber on a 1998-2005 ML W163. Remove the wheel. Remove the fender liner. Another alternative is to open the hood and access the bolt from the top. To do this you will have to remove the intake air filter. You don’t need to raise the car.
How to do a Mercedes rear coil spring replacement?
As an FYI for others that may be searching, Mercedes has a crazy weight load calculation one must do to determine the correct coil spring replacement. There is a different calculation for both front and rear. You take your model numbers score, then add up your options to achieve a final score that determines the proper part number.