bk881

Good Day MBWorld members, I'm about to (do it myself) replace my from airbag shocks on my 2008 GL320 w/o ADS. Before I start the job can anyone advise me on the size wrenches needed to perform this operation? Lastly, since I don't have a car lift can I do the job with my floor jack? Thanks for all input and suggestions

islandbeef

Different Benz but I'd assume the process is similar.

bk881

islandbeef, thanks for responding sorry but it wasn't clear in my post, I was meaning my front Airbag shocks with out ADS.

alx

For a 2008? A prayer.

Your shock bottom bolt will be fused to the lower control arm busing. Depending on the phase of the moon you will either tear the bushing (and require a new lower control arm) or be able to push the bolt after twisting it with a 4 foot breaker bar and pushing it with a puller. Every single one I have seen has fought like it is Sparta...

bk881

well that was discouraging...!

Fourdiesel

Have you watched the videos at Arnott industries web site? Both front and rear are shown AND they show the tools needed for each.

bk881

thank you I did watch the video but I was trying to find the right size tools ill need to remove the bolts

alx

:Picard:

sak335

You're in Alabama and likely the vehicle has never seen salt. Don't worry, you'll be fine.

islandbeef

Oops, my bad. I was too quick to help.