Front Air Suspension Shock Strut For Mercedes W220 S320 S430 S500 S600 S55 S65

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: Front Air Suspension Shock Strut For Mercedes S-Class W220 S320 S350 S420 S430 S500 S600 S55 AMG S65 AMG 1999-2006 Excludes Vehicles With 4Matic or ABC Suspension

*Installation Guideline

Please refer to the manual above.

Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support

plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

1.Position the wheels straight ahead.

2.Empty suspension strut (40) affected using the STAR DIAGNOSIS system.

3.Unscrew pressure line connection (40a).

-Residual pressure in strut up to 3.5 bar. If the residual pressure valve (a) is damaged, replace the suspension strut (40).

-Plug the pressure line with blind plug for the duration of the repair operations. If pressure line or its connection fittings are damaged: Repair AIRMATIC pressure line connection.

-For installation:Check pressure line o-ring and replace if necessary.

4.Unscrew nuts (40b) on front end.

-For installation: Fit nuts (40b) and tighten after filling the suspension strut in the ready to drive vehicle.

5.Disconnect left front axle electrical distributor connector (X62/7), right front axle electrical distributor connector (X62/6).

-Connectors of damping valve unit and rpm senso. Press against spring (arrow) to remove.

6.Unscrew bolts (40c) from spring strut (40).

*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 front wheel.

4.Disconnect the shock control cable connector located in the fender well.(figure 1,2,3)

5.Loosen the two(2)set screws(180 degrees apart)located on the bottom of the shock assembly.(figure 4)

6.Raise hood and disconnect the air line from the shock assembly. Remove the air line fitting from the air hose and discard.(figure 5)

7.Remove the three(3)nuts holding the top mount of the shock.(figure 6)

8.Separate upper control arm ball joint from the spindle assembly and remove the air strut.(figure 7)

9.Removal complete.

*Installation Guideline

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

Includes

Single for Front 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.