Car suspension repair Mercedes E-Class (W210)

General information about the suspension
The chassis is responsible for the dynamic characteristics and comfort of the car when driving. Its main task is to maintain and preserve the specified trajectory of...

Front suspension — design description
Fig. 7.1. Front suspension: 1 – body side member; 2 – supporting beam; 3 – shock absorber cup; 4 – upper transverse arm; 5 – steering knuckle; 6 – shock absorber; 7 –...

Rear suspension — design description
Each rear wheel is controlled by five independent space levers. These levers only allow wheel movements that do not impair driving performance. By placing the levers in...

Chassis of the T-model with a station wagon body
The T-model uses the same suspension design: double wishbones at the front and spatial levers at the rear. The proven design has only been adjusted to take into account...

Ground clearance adjustment
E-class cars are equipped with clearance control (ground clearance), which allows the rear of the vehicle to maintain a constant ground clearance regardless of the load....

Checking the wheel installation
Correct installation of the front wheels determines the car's controllability both on a straight road and in turns. For example, a sharp run-up to a curb can disrupt the...

Checking the condition of shock absorbers
By the time two sets of tires wear out, the efficiency of the shock absorbers is only 50% of the original. In this state, they should be replaced. Most drivers...

Checking mudguards and play in steering rod ends
The steering rod joint is located on the right and left between the steering rod and the steering knuckle. The steel head of the joint is covered with a self-lubricating...

Checking mudguards and ball joint play
Fig. 7.7. Ball joint: 1, 4 – self-locking nut; 2 – lower transverse arm; 3 – mudguard; 5 – steering knuckle; 6 – ball joint Ball joints (right and left between the...

Checking the wheel hub bearing play
The front wheel hubs have tapered roller bearings, while the rear wheel hubs have double-row ball bearings. They have long-term lubrication and are usually designed for...

Setting the front hub bearing clearance
Sequence of works 1. Place the vehicle on stands and remove the appropriate front wheel. Fig. 7.8. Adjusting the front hub bearing: 1 – lock nut; 2 – steering knuckle...

Removal the front shock absorbers
Sequence of works 1. In the engine compartment, remove the mudguard (only for right shock absorber) and other elements for access to the upper shock absorber mount. Fig....

Checking the removed shock absorbers
Sequence of works 1. Remove the protective sleeve, rubber supports and spacer sleeve from the rod. 2. Check the piston rod for scratches and bends. A bent piston rod...

Removal the front wheel suspension spring
This work requires a special clamping device. The spring on the car is in a compressed state and has approximately four times the pre-compression. Therefore, there is a...

Removal the rear wheel suspension shock absorber (without clearance adjuster)
The same rule applies here as for the front shock absorbers: if necessary, it is wiser to replace them in pairs. Sequence of works 1. Remove the side protective trim in...

Removal the rear suspension spring
This work also requires a special clamping device. The spring on the car is in a compressed state and has approximately four times the pre-compression. Therefore, there...

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W210 (1996-2002)

W124 (1984-1995)