For Mercedes-Benz S430 4.3L S320 S420 S500 Air Suspension Spring Strut Rear R/L

Fitment:

• Mercedes-Benz | S350 | 2006 | 3.7L
• Mercedes-Benz | S430 | 2000~2006 | 4.3L
• Mercedes-Benz | S500 | 2000~2006 | 5.0L
• Mercedes-Benz | S55 AMG | 2001~2006 | 5.4L/5.5L
• Mercedes-Benz | S600 | 2001~2006 | 5.5L/5.8L
• Mercedes-Benz | S65 AMG | 2005~2006 | 6.0L

Item Specifications

Key Words: Rear Air Suspension Shock Strut For Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 S320 S350 S420 S430 S500 S600 S55 AMG S65 AMG 1999-2006 Compatile With Airmatic(RWD), 4Matic(4WD) and AMG Model.

*Installation Guideline

Please refer to the manual in gallery above.

Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

See special information on AIRmatic.

1.Use Star Diagnosis to drain struts (41) prior to working on them.

2.Remove rear wheels.

3.Remove cover (arrow) in parcel shelf.

4.Unscrew pressure line connection (41a).

CAUTION: Residual pressure in strut up to 3.5 bar. If residual pressure valve is damaged, replace the strut (41).

Note: Seal off pressure line with blind plugs during repair work.

If pressure line connections or pressure lines are damaged, Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.

5.Unscrew nuts (41b).

CAUTION: Installation: Fit nuts (41b) and tighten after filling the suspension strut with the vehicle ready to drive.

To facilitate tightening operations and ensure the correct torque on the nuts (41b), it may prove useful to remove the trim from the C-pillars.

6.Separate plug-in wiring connection (Y53x1/Y54x1).

7.Unscrew bolts (72d) for suspension strut cover (72c).

8.Unscrew nut (78c) and press linkage rod (78) from torsion bar (77).

9.Unscrew bolts (41c/41d) connecting strut (41) to track control arm (72).

CAUTION: Installation: Fit nut (41d) and tighten after pressurizing the suspension strut with the vehicle ready to drive.

10.Unscrew bolts (41e/41f) connecting track control arm (72) to wheel carrier.

CAUTION: Installation: Fit nut (41e) and tighten after pressurizing the suspension strut with the vehicle ready to drive.

11.Pull down track control arm (72) and remove strut assembly (41) by lowering it and pulling it out to the side.

CAUTION: Do not damage brake hose.

If replacing or reinstalling the suspension struts (41), check condition of suspension struts and if necessary, Dispose suspension strut.

12.Install in the reverse order.

13.Use Star Diagnosis to recharge the strut (s).

Fill to 5 bar.

CAUTION: During recharging the wheels should never be in contact with the floor; refilling with the suspension compressed leads to destruction of the air spring bellows in the strut (41).

14.Check AIRmatic for leaks.

*Removal Guideline

Caution: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence.

1.To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to disconnect your battery.

2.Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

1.Set steering to straight ahead.

2.Raise the vehicle.

3.Remove rear wheel.

4.Remove the side cover of the rear dash panel to expose the top of the air strut(located in the rear window area).(pictures 1,2)

5.Loosen and remove the 3 mounting nuts from the top of the air strut. Disconnect the air line.(picture 3)

6.Remove rubber boot and disconnect electrical connector leading to the shock damper solenoid.(pictures 4,5).

7.Remove the brake caliper retaining clip.(picture 6)

8.Loosen the two(2)bolts on the backside of the brake caliper.(picture 7)

9.Disconnect the sensor connector and remove the sensor bracket.(picture 8,9)

10.Secure the brake caliper.(picture 10)

11.Disassemble the outer suspension arm.(picture 11)

12.Disassemble the stabilizer bar link.(pictures 12,13)

13.Remove the nut and bolt connecting the strut assembly to the suspension arm.(picture 14)

14.Loosen the lower control arm nut slightly(this will allow the lower control arm to swing down).(picture 15)

15.Remove strut assembly from vehicle.(pictures 16,17)

*Installation Tip

1.Installation is in reverse order of air strut removal.

Includes

Single for Rear Left or Right Air Suspension Shock Strut

Notes : Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.