Same here for changing a broken rear spring on a GLK 350. Your video did give me the strength to tackle this job. Took about 4 hours over two nights after work. The GLK swing arm bolt is a little more restricted than the C class you were working on. Everything came apart OK. The biggest issue was getting the swing arm to line back up with its bolt hole. The suspension arm wanted to swing out and forward. Solved this by taking a ratchet strap and pulling the arm back into position so the bolt would finally line up. Used various jacks but the arm wouldn't line up without the ratchet strap. Thanks again..
I like the video but one thing you did wrong was tightening the shock bolt back without jacking the arm too level position. Other then that great video.
Great video, informative and made to look so easy. I just replaced mine n a GLK350, same platform with minor differences. Unfortunately, I don't have a garage and lift like you do, and I had to do it in 25*F temps. But thanks for the help, it was rather painless and quick. Great job!!
Just one comment, I didn't see the pads that sit on top of the springs. If you are going with lowering springs you may need new springs pads. (They are rubber) They have a numerical rating based on their thickness. Way back when I put Vogtland springs on my 02 C230 and it was necessary to replace them with ones that allowed the rear to be raised a bit as with the original pads it sat too low. I don't have all the info handy, but I'm sure it's out there somewhere.
I was about to do this on my W204 until i noticed the inner bolt uses a socket i dont have, guess they are XZN sockets. I looked everywhere for the correct size but cant find it so ordered a set and should be here for the weekend.
Great Video! I had a question, My 2010 Mercedes CLS 219 had both its rear coil springs replaced recently as they were fractured. Following replacement, the rear ride height seems to be a few centimetres more than it was previously. Is this normal? In time, will the rear ride height go back to how it was on the old springs that were replaced? Many thanks in advance.
Not on this particular set up. Although any time suspension or steering components are replaced, it's good practice to get the tracking/alignment checked and adjusted.
@@joesaric1 I have replaced the shock absorbers but now there is a squeaking like a bump noise in the trunk. Now I wonder is the springs or something else?
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Same here for changing a broken rear spring on a GLK 350. Your video did give me the strength to tackle this job. Took about 4 hours over two nights after work. The GLK swing arm bolt is a little more restricted than the C class you were working on. Everything came apart OK. The biggest issue was getting the swing arm to line back up with its bolt hole. The suspension arm wanted to swing out and forward. Solved this by taking a ratchet strap and pulling the arm back into position so the bolt would finally line up. Used various jacks but the arm wouldn't line up without the ratchet strap. Thanks again..
Doing this without even taking the wheels off is crazy
I like the video but one thing you did wrong was tightening the shock bolt back without jacking the arm too level position. Other then that great video.
Great video, informative and made to look so easy. I just replaced mine n a GLK350, same platform with minor differences. Unfortunately, I don't have a garage and lift like you do, and I had to do it in 25*F temps. But thanks for the help, it was rather painless and quick. Great job!!
Glad this video helped. Everything is easier on a lift :)
Very nice, I will be trying this next week on my C230! Thank you for the video
Just one comment, I didn't see the pads that sit on top of the springs. If you are going with lowering springs you may need new springs pads. (They are rubber)
They have a numerical rating based on their thickness. Way back when I put Vogtland springs on my 02 C230 and it was necessary to replace them with ones that
allowed the rear to be raised a bit as with the original pads it sat too low. I don't have all the info handy, but I'm sure it's out there somewhere.
Why didn't you replace the bottom shim???
I was about to do this on my W204 until i noticed the inner bolt uses a socket i dont have, guess they are XZN sockets. I looked everywhere for the correct size but cant find it so ordered a set and should be here for the weekend.
Needed this
I would only get this done professionally
Always make it look easy👍
SUPER!VIDEO.Th.Henry.
Great Video! I had a question, My 2010 Mercedes CLS 219 had both its rear coil springs replaced recently as they were fractured. Following replacement, the rear ride height seems to be a few centimetres more than it was previously. Is this normal? In time, will the rear ride height go back to how it was on the old springs that were replaced? Many thanks in advance.
That was quick.
Thanks, I just miss.. you could also paint the rusted parts with rust free spray paint. Just an advice.
What's the torque spec on the lower control arm?
Can I do it on a w212 E350 2013? Without using a spring compressor? Thanks
What year of car was this done on mine is a 2011 c350cdi
Hey what socket sizes you used to remove the bolts?
I would also like to know this?
isn’t there an eccentric center screw on the rear axle to adjust the tilt of the rear wheels? (camber)
Not on this particular set up.
Although any time suspension or steering components are replaced, it's good practice to get the tracking/alignment checked and adjusted.
Yeah there is, that's why you only ever take the subframe bolt out not the hub one..
Did you replace the original MB coilspring or aftermarket ?
Good question
Was the car squeaking before you replaced the spring..
no thats from bushing
@@joesaric1 I have replaced the shock absorbers but now there is a squeaking like a bump noise in the trunk. Now I wonder is the springs or something else?
@@norimeshau7638 rubber bushings under are shot
Tools needed?
This car needs tires too.