Note: When measuring the height of the body and adjusting the rear wheel alignment angles, it is necessary to use a special device from the company "Mercedes-Benz".
Removal
1. Check the shock absorbers (see Front suspension).
2. Prepare the car: remove the cushion and back of the rear seat, lift the rear part and place it on supports (stands) placed 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 lower support bolts and lower the shock absorber under the suspension arm.
5. Remove the mounting parts from the shock absorber.
6. Compress the shock absorber to the inner stop or until you feel additional resistance and compare with the dimensions in the figure. If the dimensions are outside the specified limits, 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