Note. When measuring the position of the body in height and adjusting the angles of the rear wheels, it is necessary to use a special tool manufactured by «Mercedes-Benz».
Removing
1. Check shock absorbers (see Front suspension).
2. Prepare the vehicle: remove the rear seat cushion and backrest, raise the rear end and place it on stands (coasters), substituted under the outer ends of the suspension arms. Place wedges under the front wheels.
3. Remove the hatch cover and unscrew the nuts securing the shock absorber to the upper support. Remove the washer and rubber bushing.
4. Working under the vehicle, remove the bottom support bolts and lower the shock absorber under the suspension arm.
5. Remove the mounting parts from the shock absorber.
6. Squeeze the shock absorber to the internal stop or until you feel additional resistance and compare with the dimensions in the figure. If the dimensions are out of range, replace the shock absorber.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Checking shock absorbers
type A: a = 0.0-32.0 mm
type B: a = 82.0-105 mm
type C: a = 137-147 mm