2013 cls63
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Just installed HR springs, it drops only 1/2 inch. The tech didn't have any problem to swap out the springs, the process was very smooth. On the other hand, the rear adjustable links, we thought it was easy but no it's not, it was a nightmare to snap it on. He had to remove the part by the plastic arm, snap it to the ball join, and then screw it back. And it took forever to nap on the ball join for the bottom one as well. It took over an hour to get it done. It needs some adjustment but he has to come back another day to do this. The design is bad, it has a secured ring inside that make it almost impossible to snap on. This is the item I bought from ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...wAAOSwMhRfAjyq
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...wAAOSwMhRfAjyq
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Just installed HR springs, it drops only 1/2 inch. The tech didn't have any problem to swap out the springs, the process was very smooth. On the other hand, the rear adjustable links, we thought it was easy but no it's not, it was a nightmare to snap it on. He had to remove the part by the plastic arm, snap it to the ball join, and then screw it back. And it took forever to nap on the ball join for the bottom one as well. It took over an hour to get it done. It needs some adjustment but he has to come back another day to do this. The design is bad, it has a secured ring inside that make it almost impossible to snap on. This is the item I bought from ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...wAAOSwMhRfAjyq
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...wAAOSwMhRfAjyq
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Yes, I used a long flat screw to pry off the bottom one by the metal first and them twisted it off the other side. No problem to get it off. Just had some hard time to snap it back on. Just order a set of long nose piler, hopefully it will help. Not much room to get the job done. Hopefully the next time I try, it will be easier. Thank you.
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Yes, I used a long flat screw to pry off the bottom one by the metal first and them twisted it off the other side. No problem to get it off. Just had some hard time to snap it back on. Just order a set of long nose piler, hopefully it will help. Not much room to get the job done. Hopefully the next time I try, it will be easier. Thank you.
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The picture on your eBay link shows the ends of the links outta focus... but I am pretty certain they look exactly the same as the extra set I got from eBay. I literally press them on with my fingers. They snap right on and off. No problems at all. That's why I was wondering if you had removed the retaining pin prior to putting them on. Good luck on your second try. It gets easier w/ practice.
The instruction came with the links labeled "2010-2020 E63 AMG". I it fits the CLS W218 as well, right?
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Hey guys, just noticed the vibration on my CLS. Is it normal? I guess it has something to do with adjustment the muffler shop did. They pushed everything behind the resonator a little bit forward to the front so that the muffler's tail pipe tips don't stick out to long. The 2 rubber hangers now incline a 30 degrees. So I guess it tired to pull back straight up. And this cause the vibration?
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I can NOT tell you for certain that these parts are interchangeable... but, anyone who knows a thing or two about the w212 and w218... can tell you that they are basically the same car. If I am not mistaken... when shopping for KW HAS for these two model cars... they DO have different part numbers. However, if I had to guess... these links SHOULD be the same for both.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W2....c10#vi-ilComp
These are the ones I got and they ARE listed for both models. Same as the ones you got, I am sure.
These are the ones I got and they ARE listed for both models. Same as the ones you got, I am sure.
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Hey guys, just noticed the vibration on my CLS. Is it normal? I guess it has something to do with adjustment the muffler shop did. They pushed everything behind the resonator a little bit forward to the front so that the muffler's tail pipe tips don't stick out to long. The 2 rubber hangers now incline a 30 degrees. So I guess it tired to pull back straight up. And this cause the vibration?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qHkiev_Mq4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qHkiev_Mq4
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Thanks man. I feel a little better now. I thought something was wrong with mine. Some has this kind of vibration, some don't so I'm just wondering why. It's a little noisy when window down, idle at a stop so I don't know if that's because of the vibration or that's normal for a turbo resonator delete straight pips. Mine 07 E63 doesn't have this kind of vibration but it's not turbo. I might take her back to the muffler shop for them to take a look to make sure nothing came loose. Thanks again.
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Good luck, please post a photo when it arrives. You know about head bolts and cams, right? The rest is CLS-related, which can be found using the search button and reading the CLS section. Mainly electrical would be the things to watch out for, my guess. I would replace the main and aux batteries right away, based on principle. Check for leaks and water infiltration in the trunk around the taillamps.
Steering, suspension, brakes and cooling are generally OK across most models.
Steering, suspension, brakes and cooling are generally OK across most models.
