When to replace rear shocks on Mercedes Benz?
Overall, rear spring/shock removal and replacement is similar to the front (see that article for additional details). Shocks tend to wear out faster than springs. Over time, shocks’ internal seals crack, allowing the oil to leak. Also, the shocks’ high-pressure gas de-pressurizes with age.
How do you remove a rear shock on a Land Cruiser?
At the top of the shock it is mounted on a bracket that then bolts onto the chasie with two 14mm bolts wizz them out with a air gun if you have one then take the bracket off after. Its quite quick and easy that way. That obviously is if they are the same on a 100.
How do you remove studs from a shock mount?
When you get the nuts off a stud mounting, you still have to pry off the shock, working evenly at top and bottom so it doesn’t cock. If you’re not sure of the condition of a bone-dry shock, just disconnect it from the bottom mount if possible (or remove it completely if it’s on studs).
What’s the best position for a rear shock absorber?
Some have soft, normal and firm positions, and although you can make adjustments after installation, start with soft or normal (firm is best for “ride restoration” after tens of thousands of miles of use). The mounts for replacement shocks often are very different from those for the originals.
How do you replace rear shocks on Mercedes Benz?
Use your plastic trim removal tool, or a handy flat-head screwdriver to remove the clips. Figure 2. Remove the top two carpet fasteners by pinching the fastener together, which will release the pin from its mounting hole. Remove the two 17mm nuts at the top of the shock inside the trunk. Use your 17mm open end wrench to hold the lower nut.
Do you need to change rear shock on 2007 GL450?
There are instruction available on this forum about how to do rear shock on 2007 GL450. My GL450 rear left shock was leaking as well as that side was raised up more than other three sides. So I decided to replace it. No need to replace both shocks unless it had more than 50,000 miles on it.
How do you remove a shock from a suspension?
Use a socket set or a nut splitter to disengage the nut that connects the shock to the suspension, and remove it from the bolt. If there isn’t enough room to operate the splitter, you can apply penetrating solvent.
Where are the shock mounts on a MacPherson strut?
A top strut mount connects the strut to the vehicle’s body or frame. Strut mount in a MacPherson strut. In many cars, you can see the front top strut mounts under the hood (see photo below). Shock absorber mounts serve the same purpose, scroll down to read more about them.