Front Air Suspension Rebuild
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From: Leesburg, VA
MB CLS550, Maserati Spyder
Front Air Suspension Rebuild
I'm sure like many of you, my car "settles" after a few hours due to leaks in the airmatic system. I'm planning on at least replacing the rear ones; you can find them at a reasonable price. The front ones however are VERY expensive. BUT I did come across this on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-CL...53.m1438.l2649
Anyone tried having theirs rebuilt? Seems like a reasonable course of action at 1/3 the cost.
Either way, how difficult is this as a DIY? BTW, my care does have code 489.
Thoughts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-CL...53.m1438.l2649
Anyone tried having theirs rebuilt? Seems like a reasonable course of action at 1/3 the cost.
Either way, how difficult is this as a DIY? BTW, my care does have code 489.
Thoughts?
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From: CT
2018 S560 4matic 2006 E320 CDI
I had my 2012 CLS550 front air shocks done by them 2 weeks ago for $913.00
they came back in 7 days and look new.I have yet to see how long they last
but so far so good.Before rebuild they would drop from 27.5 to 26 inches in 3 days.
now 1/2 inch drop in 6 days in my garage.They only guarantee their work
for one year.
they came back in 7 days and look new.I have yet to see how long they last
but so far so good.Before rebuild they would drop from 27.5 to 26 inches in 3 days.
now 1/2 inch drop in 6 days in my garage.They only guarantee their work
for one year.
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From: Hawaii
'16 CLS550
I had my 2012 CLS550 front air shocks done by them 2 weeks ago for $913.00
they came back in 7 days and look new.I have yet to see how long they last
but so far so good.Before rebuild they would drop from 27.5 to 26 inches in 3 days.
now 1/2 inch drop in 6 days in my garage.They only guarantee their work
for one year.
they came back in 7 days and look new.I have yet to see how long they last
but so far so good.Before rebuild they would drop from 27.5 to 26 inches in 3 days.
now 1/2 inch drop in 6 days in my garage.They only guarantee their work
for one year.
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From: CT
2018 S560 4matic 2006 E320 CDI
They just do the air bag no hydraulic work. I feel no difference
in the ride.I had 42,000 miles on the shocks before the rebuild.
Call them they will tell you what they can do depending on your
mileage.
in the ride.I had 42,000 miles on the shocks before the rebuild.
Call them they will tell you what they can do depending on your
mileage.
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From: Leesburg, VA
MB CLS550, Maserati Spyder
I had my 2012 CLS550 front air shocks done by them 2 weeks ago for $913.00
they came back in 7 days and look new.I have yet to see how long they last
but so far so good.Before rebuild they would drop from 27.5 to 26 inches in 3 days.
now 1/2 inch drop in 6 days in my garage.They only guarantee their work
for one year.
they came back in 7 days and look new.I have yet to see how long they last
but so far so good.Before rebuild they would drop from 27.5 to 26 inches in 3 days.
now 1/2 inch drop in 6 days in my garage.They only guarantee their work
for one year.
Thanks,
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MB CLS550, Maserati Spyder
How about your rears, did you do those as well? I found some Arnott replacements for a couple hundred bucks each.
My car sits on all 4 wheels overnight. If it's cold out it only takes a few hours.
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From: CT
2018 S560 4matic 2006 E320 CDI
The rears in my car were fine just the front needed to be done.
There is a special wire tie on the plastic support for the brake hose and wheel sensors
you will need to cut that and purchase new ones from the dealer about $2.00 each
part # 2039970490
There is a special wire tie on the plastic support for the brake hose and wheel sensors
you will need to cut that and purchase new ones from the dealer about $2.00 each
part # 2039970490
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2018 S560 4matic 2006 E320 CDI
If all 4 are going down you might want to check the distribution valve
located in the rear drivers side next to the air pump.
Make sure it is not back feeding into the pump.
Remove carefully the line at the pump going to the valve
there should be no air coming out,stick it in a
glass of water with the car just turned off.
located in the rear drivers side next to the air pump.
Make sure it is not back feeding into the pump.
Remove carefully the line at the pump going to the valve
there should be no air coming out,stick it in a
glass of water with the car just turned off.
