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How to Remove the Front Shock Absorber of a Mercedes-Benz S350?

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ArthurLee

08/26/25 3:03am

Below are the step-by-step instructions for removing the front shock absorber of a Mercedes-Benz S350: 1. Loosen the fixing screws of the rear shock absorber in the trunk. 2. Remove the external fixing screws of the shock absorber on the vehicle. 3. Remove the bottom fixing screws of the shock absorber. 4. Rock the shock absorber from side to side and remove it from the vehicle. Here is some related information about the body dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz S350: 1. Body dimensions: Length 5259mm, width 1899mm, height 1497mm, wheelbase 3165mm, fuel tank capacity 80L. 2. The Mercedes-Benz S350 is equipped with a 3.0t turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 220 kW, maximum power speed of 5800 rpm, maximum torque of 400 Nm, and maximum torque speed between 1800 to 4000 rpm.

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McCaroline

09/08/25 3:17am

Removing the front shock absorber on a Mercedes S350 requires special attention to safety. First, I use a jack to lift the vehicle and then place safety stands to ensure stability. After removing the tire, I use tools to loosen the fixing nut at the top of the shock absorber tower. This step must be done with a spring compressor to clamp the spring; otherwise, the spring could release suddenly, which is extremely dangerous. Next, disconnect the sensor wiring harness and brake hose clips connected to the shock absorber. Finally, remove the bolts on the lower control arm of the shock absorber to take out the assembly. Throughout the process, extra caution is needed for electronic components, as the Mercedes chassis has numerous wiring. It's recommended to wear safety goggles during the entire operation. When installing the new shock absorber, tighten all bolts according to the torque values specified in the repair manual, and perform a wheel alignment afterward.

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OHaven

10/22/25 3:21am

I usually allocate an extra 30 minutes as buffer time when removing front shock absorbers. The procedure is quite straightforward: after jacking up the front of the car, first remove the wheels, disconnect the ABS sensor connector at the top of the shock and relocate the wiring harness clips. Use special tools to compress the spring before removing the top lock nut - this step is most critical. Then remove the control arm connecting bolts to take out the entire assembly. In practice, we often encounter rust-seized shock struts - spraying some rust penetrant and waiting 20 minutes before using an impact wrench makes the job much easier. After installing new shocks, it's recommended to immediately check the chassis height - Mercedes vehicles are particularly sensitive to suspension parameters.

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