Car suspension Mercedes 190 (W201)

Technical data
Front suspension Type - Independent, with springs and telescopic shock absorbers. Most models are equipped with a stabilizer bar. Rear suspension Type - Independent,...

Basic information
The front suspension is independent and consists of springs and a hydraulic shock absorber (see fig. 1.1). The shock absorbers are located on the transverse lower...

Front Hub Bearing — Checking and Adjusting
Examination 1. Apply the parking brake, raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and securely support it on stands (see " Lifting the car with a jack and placing it on...

Front hub — removal, disassembly and installation
Note: The hub should not be removed before replacing the bearings, as the inner bearing race is pressed into the steering knuckle and removing the hub will always damage...

Front steering knuckle — removal and installation
Note: When installing, you will need new lower bolts and a nut for the upper shock absorber mounting bolt to the knuckle, a nut for the ball joint of the steering rod...

Front suspension shock absorbers — removal, disassembly and installation
Note: Installation will require new upper shock absorber mount nuts, upper shock absorber bolt nut, and lower shock absorber to steering knuckle bolts. Removal 1. Place...

Front suspension spring — removal and installation
Note: New upper shock mount nuts will be required for installation. Removal Warning: A spring compressor must be purchased. Commercially available adjustable spring...

Lower control arm of the front suspension — removal, disassembly and installation
Note: Installation will require new lower control arm axle bolt nuts, ball joint clamp bolt nut, and stabilizer bar support clamp nuts. Removal 1. Place chocks under the...

Front suspension anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Note: Support clamp mounting nuts are required for installation. Removal 1. Place chocks under the rear wheels, apply the parking brake, then raise the front of the...

Rear Hub Holder — Removal and Installation
Note: Installation will require a new hub nut, tie rod nuts, and lower arm to ball joint bolt. Removal 1. Remove the wheel trim or hub cap, then use a hammer and punch...

Rear Hub Bearing — Replacement
Note: A press is required for disassembly and assembly. If you don't have one, you can use a large bench vice and spacers (type of large socket heads). The inner races...

Rear shock absorber — removal, inspection and installation
Note: This operation is not performed on models equipped with adjustable rear suspension. Warning: A new lower shock absorber bolt nut will be required during...

Rear suspension spring — removal and installation
Warning: A spring compressor must be purchased. Commercially available adjustable spring compressors are recommended for this operation. Any attempt to remove the spring...

Rear suspension rods — removal and installation
Note: New axle bolt nuts will be required for installation. On the lower rod (transverse) you will also need a new ball joint nut. Removal Note: If more than one...

Lower arm of the rear suspension — removal, disassembly and installation
Note: Installation will require new axle bolt nuts, a new lower shock absorber mount bolt nut, and a new stabilizer bar connecting link bolt nut. Removal 1. Place chocks...

Rear suspension anti-roll bar — removal and installation
Note: New strut clamp bolts and tie rod nuts will be required for installation. If the rear subframe has to be removed, new subframe and coupling bolts will be required....

Rear anti-roll bar connecting link — removal and installation
Note: New link nuts are required during installation. Removal 1. Place chocks under the front wheels, then raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack and securely support...

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190 (W201) (1982-1993)