Can you fix a strut mount?
We recommend getting this repair done in a repair shop. To replace a strut mount, a strut must be carefully disassembled using a special spring compressor. Replacing one front strut mount in an average modern car or crossover will cost from $220 to $380, plus the wheel alignment if needed.
How do you change Mercedes Benz front struts?
Changing the struts is relatively easy, requiring the use of various sockets and a floor jack. However, changing the springs requires the use of a special Mercedes-Benz tool, a heavy duty internal spring compressor.
How much does it cost to replace a front strut?
To replace a strut mount, a strut must be carefully disassembled using a special spring compressor. Replacing one front strut mount in an average modern car or crossover will cost from $220 to $380, plus the wheel alignment if needed.
When to replace a top shock mount on a car?
Top strut mounts and upper shock mounts: when to replace? In a car, a strut is a shock absorber that is built into an assembly with the coil spring and the top mount, called a strut mount, see the illustration. A top strut mount connects the strut to the vehicle’s body or frame. Strut mount in a MacPherson strut.
Is it necessary to replace both struts at the same time?
It’s not necessary to replace both strut mounts at the same time, but if one is bad, the other one might be worn out too. If struts are replaced for other reasons and strut mounts show some wear or are known to fail in this vehicle, it makes sense to replace them at the same time.
How do you remove Mercedes Benz front struts?
The strut sits in a large metal flange and is held in place by a 22mm nut over an 8mm Hex key (Allen) stud. Hold the 8mm Allen stud in place and use a 22mm wrench to remove the nut. With the nut off you can remove the flange from the mount.
When to replace hydraulic shocks on Mercedes Benz?
I recommend that you replace your shocks every five to seven years – 50,000 miles or so, or when they start to feel weak or worn out. These are gas over hydraulic shocks.
What kind of suspension does Mercedes Benz 190E have?
The 190E featured lightweight yet strong steel, fully independent multi-link suspension, front and rear rollbars, and a refined geometry adding radically higher levels of chassis grip. The 190E was a motorsports Gladiator taking on the BMW and Audi flagship compact performance cars in the German DTM racing series.
How big are the sway bars on a Mercedes 190E?
Another thing to consider when modifying your Mercedes Benz 190E are sway bars. By default, almost all factory cars are tuned with an understeer bias. This makes them easier to drive at their limit, and much safer. For example, a stock Mitsubishi EVO 8 (AWD Turbo) comes factory with a 24mm front sway bar, and a 22mm rear.